新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

headlong

英  [ˈhedlɒŋ]
    
美  [-lɔŋ]

[ADJ, ADV]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1轻率的

    If you describe a rush or dash as headlong you mean that it is very quick.

    双语例句

    例:

    the headlong rush to independence.

    寻求独立的轻率举动。

    ADV. 副词
  • 1迅猛地

    If you move headlong in a particular direction, you move there very quickly.

    双语例句

    例:

    He ran headlong for the open door.

    他向那扇敞开的门猛冲过去。

    2头朝前地

    If you fall or move headlong, you fall or move with your head furthest forward.

    双语例句

    例:

    She missed her footing and fell headlong down the stairs.

    她一脚踩空,头朝前摔下了楼梯。

    3轻率地

    If you rush headlong into something, you do it quickly without thinking carefully about it.

    双语例句

    例:

    Do not leap headlong into decisions.

    不要轻率地做决定。