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topsy-turvy

/top-see-tur-vee/US // ˈtɒp siˈtɜr vi //UK // (ˈtɒpsɪˈtɜːvɪ) //

颠覆性的,颠覆性的变化,颠覆性,颠三倒四

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Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 1
    • : with the top where the bottom should be; upside down.
    • : in or into a reversed condition or order.
    • : in or into a state of confusion or disorder.
adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : turned upside down; inverted; reversed: a topsy-turvy reflection.
    • : confused or disorderly: a topsy-turvy classroom.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural top·sy-tur·vies.

    • : inversion of the natural order.
    • : a state of confusion or disorder.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.mixed-up

Examples

  • In this topsy-turvy political year nothing quite seems to be certain.

  • In such a topsy-turvy season, one simple solution is…blaming the voters!

  • Everything is topsy-turvy in Europe according to our moral ideas, and they don't have what we call "men" over here.

  • Why, I know not what you call it; but if the house were turned topsy turvy, I should be in the cellar.

  • She made so much noise that Lance grabbed at her and tried to put her out of the room, Topsy still barking furiously.

  • Almost comic this last—a sort of topsy-turvy adultery charge!

  • It was all over, the light was gone, everything was topsy-turvy.