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peaky

/pee-kee/US // ˈpi ki //UK // (ˈpiːkɪ) //

峰回路转,高峰期,峰峦叠嶂,峰顶

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    peak·i·er, peak·i·est.

    • : peaked.

Synonyms & Antonyms

as insickly
as instarving

Examples

  • Down the hall, a friendly nurse practitioner is on call with Tylenol and gluten-free pretzels if I feel a little peaky when the session finishes, plus anti-anxiety medication if the sensation crosses into a little more than peaky.

  • There are peaky, dark mountains beyond this—just as across the vast bay are gloomy hills.

  • His peaky little beard, and the way he carried himself, as well as the quickness of his movements, told one that.

  • You're gittin' peaky ez a sick kitten, an' saller ez a punkin; you'll be down with fevers an' agers nex'.

  • The Norwegian Nis was like a strong-shouldered child, in a coat and peaky cap, who carried a pretty blue light at night.

  • He's a peaky little chap; it comes of being a poet, I think.

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