Medley



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 混杂
• ［英］ n. 混杂 ( heterogeneous assortment or collection)
• ［记］ med ( 可能来自meddle: 干涉, 乱弄) +ley -> 弄乱, 混杂
• ［例］ a medley of different ideas

Webster Collegiate

I. noun (plural medleys)

• Etymology: Middle English medle, from Anglo-French medlee, from feminine of medlé, past participle of medler to mix — more at meddle
• Date: 14th century
• 1. archaic melee
• 2. a diverse assortment or mixture; especially hodgepodge
• 3. a musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces

II. adjective

• Date: 14th century
• mixed, motley

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