the act of hopping; jumping upward or forward (especially on one foot)
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
an informal dance where popular music is played
例句
用作名词 (n.)
A number of sparrows were hopping about. 有一群麻雀到处跳跃着。
A scarlet-breasted robin was hopping in short spaces upon the grass before her. 一只胸部猩红的知更雀在她面前草地上小步跳跃着。
经典引文
The little shrivelled, meagre, hopping, though loud and troublesome insects of the hour.
出自： Burke
The hopping inconsecutiveness of English conversation.
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