dinky-di
形容词 adj.
英 /dɪŋkiˈdʌɪ/
美 /ˈdɪŋkiˈdɑi/|/dɪŋkiˈdaɪ/
英文释义
形容词 adj.
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Genuine, true.
— ‘Is that dinky-die?’ he asked. ‘You came on to Australia because of me?’
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Authentically Australian.
— “Wonderful! By the time we′re old I'll be able to speak like an Australian.” “No way. You′ll never be dinky die. Your English is much too cultured. Just like you.”
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Honest, on the level.
— And if you want my dinky-die advice, you′ll let me take you to the cops.
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True blue, steadfastly loyal.
— These men to whom I am referring are “dinky-die” diggers and patriots.
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近义词
词源
Fanciful diminutive form of dinkum.
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