sit up

名词 n. 动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Alternative spelling of sit-up. alt-of,alternative
动词 v.
  1. To assume a sitting position from a position lying down. intransitive
    — Despite being cancer-ridden, Lorin sat up to greet the visitors.
  2. To sit erect. intransitive
    — Sit up straight, mister!
  3. To show sudden interest or surprise. intransitive
    — He sat up when we mentioned the increased pay package.
  4. To bounce, especially to a comfortable height.
    — And within five minutes of the change United were level. Gabriel Obertan tuned his marker inside out and delivered a cross from the right that hit Hernandez and sat up perfectly for Owen to nod home.
  5. To not go to bed (notionally remaining in a sitting position).
    — I sat up all night waiting for her to come home.
  6. For a young lady to open her house for several successive nights for any visitors who wish to pay their respects. India,historical

词形变化

sits up present,singular,third-person sitting up participle,present sat up participle,past sat up past sit ups plural

词源

词源 1
From Middle English upsitten (“to sit up”).
词源 2
From Middle English upsitten (“to sit up”).
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