at the drop of a hat 的定义
- Immediately, without delay, as in We were ready to pack our bags and go on vacation at the drop of a hat. This phrase probably alludes to signaling the start of a race or other contest by dropping a hat. [Late 1800s]
at the drop of a hat 近义词
等同于 readily
at the drop of a hat 的近义词 30 个
- cheerfully
- eagerly
- easily
- freely
- gladly
- immediately
- promptly
- willingly
- at once
- facilely
- hands down
- in a jiffy
- in no time
- lightly
- no sweat
- nothing to it
- piece of cake
- quick as a wink
- right away
- slick as whistle
- smoothly
- speedily
- straight away
- swimmingly
- unhesitatingly
- well
- without delay
- without demur
- without difficulty
- without hesitation
at the drop of a hat 的反义词 3 个
更多at the drop of a hat例句
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- Before he could finish the sentence the Hole-keeper said snappishly, "Well, drop out again—quick!"
- Behold a dumpy, comfortable British paterfamilias in a light flannel suit and a faded sun hat.
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- Now-a-days it is the bankrupt who flouts, and his too confiding creditors who are jeered and laughed at.
- On his head was the second-hand hat of some parvenu's coachman, gold lace, cockade and all.