| 单词 |
tidily |
| 释义 |
tidily, adv.|ˈtaɪdɪlɪ| Also 4–6 tidely. [f. tidy a. + -ly2.] In a tidy manner; † betimes, seasonably, duly (obs.); suitably, in an orderly manner, skilfully, neatly, etc.: see tidy.
1340–70Alisaunder 194 Þe fairest feete þat euer freke kende, With ton [= toes] tidily wrought. c1350Will. Palerne 4454 Alphouns..buskes in to þe baþ..& fond it treuli a-tired & tidily warme. Ibid. 5482 He..tok to him tidely trewe cunsayl euere. c1400Destr. Troy 6839 Þen the Troiens, with tene, tidely þai faght. 1557–8Ld. Wentworth in Hardwicke St. Papers (1778) I. 112, I will do what I can tidily to signify unto your Majesty our State. 1593G. Harvey New Let. Wks. (Grosart) I. 259 You haue lately..very tidely playde the Bees part. 1771E. Haywood A New Present 252 To dress herself tidily and quickly. 1832R. & J. Lander Exped. Niger I. iii. 112 The inhabitants are..very tidily clad in cotton dresses. 1870Mrs. J. H. Riddell Austin Friars i, The plates are all ranged tidily away. |
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