词汇 | bouncing |
释义 | bounce along1. Of an object, to move with repeated hops or bounces into the air. The rubber ball bounced along the floor and then rolled into the wall. 2. Of a person, to move with a noticeably cheerful demeanor. He's been bouncing along ever since his crush agreed to go on a date with him. bounce around1. Of an object, to move erratically with repeated hops into the air. The rubber ball bounced around before finally rolling into the wall. 2. Of a person, to move or change between several different things, such as jobs or places. Well, since I graduated from school, I've just been bouncing around, working any job I can get. That player has bounced around a lot in his short career—in three years, he's already been on five teams! 3. To discuss something with other people by mentioning it informally, in passing, or at various times. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "bounce" and "around." I bounced around the idea of becoming an actress with many people before discussing it with my parents. Hey, let's bounce your idea around the office to see if anyone wants to join our team. 4. To circulate widely. News of my suspension sure bounced around fast—the whole school already knows about it. bounce back1. Of an object, to return to its starting point by bouncing. I threw the rubber ball against the wall and caught it when it bounced back to me. 2. Of a person, to recover from a setback. The doctors expect her to bounce back and make a full recovery. Kids are resilient, so I'm sure your daughter will bounce back from that scary incident. bounce (something) back and forth1. Literally, for two or more people to bounce something, typically a ball, between them. It's nice to see the kids out in the back yard bouncing a ball back and forth. 2. To discuss something. I bounced the idea of becoming an actress back and forth with many people before discussing it with my parents. 3. To consider or change between several options. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is not usually used between "bounce" and "back and forth." No, I haven't settled on a college yet—I'm still bouncing back and forth between a few options. bounce out1. Of an object, to come out of a container or place in a bouncing motion. The ball bounced out of the net. 2. To force someone out of something, such as a particular job or place. Did you hear that the CEO was bounced out by the board of directors? bounce up and downTo hop up and down. The kids started bouncing up and down when they heard school was closed for the day. be bouncing off the wallsTo be very active and energetic to the point of hyperactivity. How much sugar did you give the kids? They're bouncing off the walls! bounce for (something)To pay for something expensive, especially as a treat for oneself or someone else. I decided to bounce for the new video game as a reward to myself for doing so well on my exam. Janet is bouncing for a trip to Disney World for her family this summer. bounce along1. Lit. to move along bouncing. (As might be done by a ball.) The ball bounced along and finally came to rest. The beach ball sort of bounced along until it came to the water. 2. Fig. [for someone] to move along happily. He was so happy that he just bounced along. He stopped bouncing along when he saw all the work he had to do. bounce back(from something)1. Lit. [for something] to rebound; [for something] to return bouncing from where it had been. The ball bounced back from the wall. A rubber ball always bounces back. 2. and bounce back (after something) Fig. [for someone] to recover after a disability, illness, blow, or defeat. (See also something">rebound from something.) She bounced back from her illness quickly. She bounced back quickly after her illness. bounce out (of something)to rebound out of or away from something. The ball bounced out of the corner into my hands. The ball bounced out of the box it had fallen into. bounce something around (with someone)to discuss something with a number of people; to move an idea from person to person like a ball. I need to bounce this around with my family. I need to bounce around something with you. bounce up and downto spring up and down due to natural elasticity or from being jostled or thrown. The ball bounced up and down for an amazingly long time. I bounced up and down in the back of that truck for almost an hour. bounce around1. Move around from one person or place to another. For example, The staff spent the morning bouncing around ideas to improve sales, or She had been bouncing around from one job to another. This term alludes to a ball bouncing among players. [Colloquial; mid-1900s] 2. Treat roughly or unfairly, as in Quit bouncing me around; I won't stand for it. This usage is based on a somewhat earlier meaning of bounce, "to beat up" or "coerce." ] Slang; c. 1970] bounce backRecover quickly, as in She had pneumonia, but she bounced back in less than a week. This expression is a metaphor for the rebound of a ball or some elastic material. be bouncing off the wallsINFORMALIf someone is bouncing off the walls, they are acting in a very uncontrolled and excited way. After another cup of coffee Holly was bouncing off the walls. be ˌbouncing off the ˈwalls(informal) be so full of energy or so excited that you cannot keep still: He was bouncing off the walls so I told him to go out for a walk.bounce aroundv. 1. To rebound repeatedly in various directions: The ball landed in my bedroom and bounced around, knocking over a vase on the shelf. 2. To cause something to rebound in various directions: Don't bounce the basketball around in the living room! Let's go outside and bounce around my new rubber ball. 3. To move about energetically or restlessly in various directions: The scared mouse bounced around all over the room. The kids are bouncing around in the back seat of the car. 4. To discuss something with a number of people: I bounced my new idea around at the meeting, and some people gave me some very interesting comments on it. 5. To circulate among a number of people. Used of a name, word, or idea: That rumor has been bouncing around here for years. bounce backv. 1. To rebound after striking an object or a surface: I threw the tennis ball at the wall, and it bounced back and hit me on the head. 2. To recover quickly, as from a setback or illness: Although the surgery was difficult, the patient bounced back to good health very quickly. |
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