Hectic



GRE

解释

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• adj. 兴奋的, 繁忙的
• ［英］ adj. 兴奋的, 繁忙的 ( characterized by confusion, rush, excitement)
• ［记］ hect ( 许多) +ic -> 有许多事要做 -> 繁忙的
• ［例］ The beginning of the school year is very hectic for teachers.

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English etyk, from Anglo-French etique, from Late Latin hecticus, from Greek hektikos habitual, consumptive, from echein to have — more at scheme
• Date: 14th century
• 1. of, relating to, or being a fluctuating but persistent fever (as in tuberculosis)
• 2. having a hectic fever
• 3. red, flushed
• 4. characterized by activity, excitement, or confusion <the hectic days before the holidays>
• ? hectically adverb

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