far cry

名词 n. 副词 adv.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A long distance, in terms of dissimilarity or difference. idiomatic
    — Life in the big city was a far cry from his upbringing on a quiet, small farm.
副词 adv.
  1. Very much; to a great extent or degree; by far. not-comparable
    — a far cry taller

词形变化

far cries plural

词源

词源 1
In allusion to the sending of criers or messengers through the territory of a Scottish clan with an announcement or summons.
词源 2
In allusion to the sending of criers or messengers through the territory of a Scottish clan with an announcement or summons.
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