telling

英['telɪŋ] 美['tɛlɪŋ]
  • adj. 有效的;生动的;显著的
  • n. 命令;叙述;吐露真情
  • v. 告诉;讲述(tell的ing形式);命令
  • n. (Telling)人名;(英)特林

词态变化


复数: tellings;副词: tellingly;

英文词源


telling (adj.)
"having effect or force," 1852, past participle adjective from tell (v.).

双语例句


1. I got a severe telling off for not phoning him.
我因为没给他打电话,被狠狠训斥了一顿。

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2. The Budget does expose the lies ministers were telling a year ago.
预算案无疑揭穿了部长们一年前所说的谎话。

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3. He carried on telling a joke, laughing his head off.
他继续讲笑话,自己笑得前仰后合。

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4. I have been scrupulous about telling them the dangers.
我已经本着良心将危险告知他们。

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5. I don't mind telling you I was absolutely terrified.
说真的,我当时吓坏了。

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