| 词汇 | stumble on |
| 释义 | Idiom stumble across someone or something and stumble into sb or sth stumble on sb or sth Theme: DISCOVERY to find someone or something, usually by accident.I stumbled across an interesting book yesterday when I was shopping.Guess who I stumbled into at the library yesterday?I stumbled on a real bargain at the bookstore last week. ! Stumble upon is more formal than stumble on, and is used mostly in writing. stumble on/upon sth not passive to discover something, especially something important or interesting, when you did not expect to and were not looking for it: Alexander went home, little knowing that he was about to stumble upon one of the greatest discoveries of this century. Whilst wandering around the backstreets, we stumbled on a wonderful little fish restaurant run by a local family.■ SIMILAR TO: stumble across stumble on (something)1. Literally, to trip on something with one's foot. I wasn't watching where I was going and stumbled on the root of a tree. The child stumbled on the steps of the house. 2. To find, discover, or happen upon something casually or by chance. I stumbled on this fantastic little café the other day. Let me know if you stumble on my keys—I haven't been able to find them. While researching ways of boosting the immune system, the team ended up stumbling on a remarkable new method of treating cancer. stumble on someone or something1. Go to stumble across someone or something. 2. to trip over someone or something. There were three of us sleeping in the small tent. Each of us would stumble on the others whenever we went out or came in. I stumbled on the curb and twisted my ankle. stumble onor stumble uponv. 1. To trip and almost fall on account of hitting the foot or stepping on something: He stumbled on the curb and fell. She stumbled upon a tree root. 2. To come upon something accidentally or unexpectedly: I happened to stumble on my jacket when I wasn't even looking for it. The detective stumbled upon the truth while thinking about something else. |
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