Fuss



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 大惊小怪
• ［英］ n. 大惊小怪 ( a flurry of nervous, excited activity; needless bother; bustle)
• ［类］ assert : belabor / tend : fuss ( 罗嗦是过分主张 / 大惊小怪是过分注意)
• ［记］ 注意不要和fuzz ( 绒毛, ? ? 相混

Webster Collegiate

I. noun

• Etymology: origin unknown
• Date: 1701
• 1.
  • a. needless bustle or excitement
  • b. a show of flattering attention <made a big fuss over his favorite niece>
• 2.
  • a. a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter
  • b. objection, protest
  • c. an often petty controversy or quarrel

II. verb

• Date: 1792
• intransitive verb
  • 1.
    • a. to create or be in a state of restless activity; especially to shower flattering attentions <fussing over the grandchildren>
    • b. to pay close or undue attention to small details <fussed with her hair>
  • 2.
    • a. to become upset ; worry
    • b. to express annoyance or pique ; complain
• transitive verb
  • agitate, upset
• ? fusser noun

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