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rightabout

/rahyt-uh-bout/US // ˈraɪt əˌbaʊt //

右图,右边的,右边,右侧

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : the position assumed by turning about to the right so as to face in the opposite direction.
    • : the act of turning so as to face the opposite direction.
adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : facing or in the opposite direction: Move that chair rightabout.

Examples

  • Now and then a wolf would approach, or a puma, or ocelot; but a shout would send them to the rightabout.

  • And as she spoke Naomi looked up, and sent her manager to the rightabout with a single stare of contempt and defiance.

  • When the last survivor of this strange wreck at sea was aboard the remaining boats, these crafts turned rightabout.

  • “My horse-whip will soon send them to the rightabout, should any of them venture to come near me,” he answered laughing.

  • I think we have got something to send them to the rightabout, if our shouts fail to drive them away.