| 词汇 | chug |
| 释义 | chug 1. noun a long, sustained swallow of a drink US, 1969 2. verb 1 to swallow a drink in a single draught. An abbreviation of CHUGALUG US, 1989. 2 in computing, to operate slowly US, 1991 chug along chug along usually progressive informal to continue doing something or developing in the same way as before, but very slowly and steadily: Economists expect Japan's economy to keep chugging along, although at a slower pace than before. "We're chugging along, trying to resolve all these problems," said Gary Hansen, who is leading the campaign to build a new sports stadium. chug along1. To move forward slowly, as of a train (which stereotypically makes a chugging noise). The train is chugging along again, so we should be at the station soon. 2. To proceed steadily. Don't worry, the project is still chugging along, in spite of all the setbacks. chug along1. Lit. [for a train engine] to labor along slowly. (Steam locomotives made the sound "chug, chug.") The train chugged along to the top of the hill. 2. Fig. to move along at a steady pace. We chugged along for two hours but finally made it home. chug in. & tv. [for one person] to drink something, usually beer, quickly and in large volumes. He chugged three in a row, and they came right back up again. |
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