| 词汇 | ole |
| 释义 | ole ⇨ old; ol'; oleadjective 1 used to intensify some intensifiers. A slight narrowing of use since first recorded in the 1440s as 'grand, great, plentiful' now mainly seen in such constructions as: 'high old time' (1858) and 'gay old boys' (1887) UK, 1844. 2 old. The first headword is, of course, standard English; the second and third variants are variously colloquial, informal and slang as circumstances dictate UK, 1844. 3 used as a signal of familiarity with the person so described. As spoken in the southern US, not necessarily indicative of affection, cordiality, or good humour US, 1984. 4 tiresome US, 1864 big oleExceptionally or impressively large, either in physical size or in magnitude, where "ole," a colloquial pronunciation of the word "old," is an intensifier and not indicative of age. Grab hold of that big ole bag of cement and throw it into the back of my truck. Well, that's just a big ole lie and you know it! good old boy1. In the Southern US, a white man considered to have the qualities associated with traditional conservative Southern masculine culture, including an easygoing demeanor and a generally conservative worldview. The term is applied either positively or negatively, depending on how one views such a culture. Jefferson is a good old boy—you can trust him to uphold our values. Great, just what we need—another good old boy elected to office. 2. A male who is part of a very loyal social group. Of course he only hires his friends—he's a good old boy. What do you expect? Just know that if you marry a good old boy, you're marrying his friends, too. 3. A nice, pleasant male. He's a good old boy, sure, but there's just no chemistry between us. good old boyand good ole boyRur. a good guy; a dependable companion. Old Tom is a good old boy. He'll help. One of these good ole boys will give you a hand. good old boyand good ole boy n. a good guy; a dependable companion. (Folksy.) Old Tom is a good old boy. He’ll help. good ole boyverbSee good old boy |
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