bustle 是什么意思？bustle 的含义 - 柯林高阶英语学习词典 - 在线工具

Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense bustles , present participle bustling , past tense, past participle bustled

1. verb

If someone bustles somewhere, they move there in a hurried way, often because they are very busy.

My mother bustled around the kitchen. [VERB preposition/adverb]

She bustled about, turning on lights, moving pillows around on the sofa. [VERB preposition/adverb]

Synonyms: hurry, tear, rush, dash More Synonyms of bustle

2. verb

A place that is bustling with people or activity is full of people who are very busy or lively.

The sidewalks are bustling with people. [VERB + with]

The main attraction was the bustling market. [VERB-ing]

3. uncountable noun

Bustle is busy, noisy activity.

...the hustle and bustle of modern life. [+ of]

There was a good deal of cheerful bustle.

Synonyms: activity, to-do, stir, excitement More Synonyms of bustle

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