英语词组riff是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

riff

1. noun

a rhythmic musical phrase played repeatedly, used in jazz and rock. Probably an abbreviation of 'refrain' US, 1935.

an oft-repeated argument or point of view. A figurative usage of the previous sense UK, 2000.

the theme or gist of a conversation UK, 2000.

a verbal embellishment that adds no meaning to what is being said US, 1967.

an activity or experience US, 1975.

a refrigerated railway wagon US, 1946

2. verb

to repeatedly play a rhythmic musical figure, usually on a piano or guitar US, 1955.

to brag; to lie US, 1990.

to complain US, 1989

riffraff

Undesirable, disreputable, or vulgar people, often used in a condescending manner. I wouldn't be seen in a place like that, there's a lot of riffraff that hang out around there.

RIF

1. noun An acronym for "reduction in force," referring to the termination of employees due to budget requirements. I've been hearing rumors that another RIF might be in the cards if the company doesn't start turning a bigger profit soon. Sarah's been out of work ever since the RIF at her last job.

2. verb By extension, to terminate one or more employees, especially due to budgetary requirements. Sometimes written in lower case, especially when conjugated. We might have to RIF some employees if we want to keep the business afloat. I can't believe they riffed me, after 30 years of loyal service!

riffed

slang Terminated from one's job due to a reduction in staff, often for budgetary requirements. Based on the acronym "RIF," which stands for "reduction in force." I can't believe I got riffed, after 30 years of loyal service! The unfortunate reality of this industry is that it's all too easy to get riffed every time the busy season winds down.

rif

(rɪf)

1. tv. to dismiss an employee. (From the euphemism reduction in force.) They’re going to rif John tomorrow.

2. n. a firing; a dismissal. There’s a rif in your future.

riff

1. n. a short, repeated line of music played by a particular performer. Jim just sat there and forgot his riff.

2. n. a digression while speaking. (From sense 1) If she didn’t make so many riffs while she spoke, we could understand her better.

riffed

1. mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. I can’t keep getting riffed every night like this.

2. and rift mod. fired; released from employment. (From rif, “reduction in force.” A dismissal not for cause, but simply to reduce the number of workers.) Most of the sales force was rift last week.

词组	riff
释义	riff Theme: DIGRESSION n. a digression while speaking. Excuse the little riff, but I had to mention it.If she didn't make so many riffs while she spoke, we could understand her better. Theme: MUSIC n. a short, repeated line of music played by a particular performer. Jim just sat there and forgot his riff.Listen to this riff, Tom. riff 1. noun 1 a rhythmic musical phrase played repeatedly, used in jazz and rock. Probably an abbreviation of 'refrain' US, 1935. 2 an oft-repeated argument or point of view. A figurative usage of the previous sense UK, 2000. 3 the theme or gist of a conversation UK, 2000. 4 a verbal embellishment that adds no meaning to what is being said US, 1967. 5 an activity or experience US, 1975. 6 a refrigerated railway wagon US, 1946 2. verb 1 to repeatedly play a rhythmic musical figure, usually on a piano or guitar US, 1955. 2 to brag; to lie US, 1990. 3 to complain US, 1989 riffraff Undesirable, disreputable, or vulgar people, often used in a condescending manner. I wouldn't be seen in a place like that, there's a lot of riffraff that hang out around there. RIF 1. noun An acronym for "reduction in force," referring to the termination of employees due to budget requirements. I've been hearing rumors that another RIF might be in the cards if the company doesn't start turning a bigger profit soon. Sarah's been out of work ever since the RIF at her last job. 2. verb By extension, to terminate one or more employees, especially due to budgetary requirements. Sometimes written in lower case, especially when conjugated. We might have to RIF some employees if we want to keep the business afloat. I can't believe they riffed me, after 30 years of loyal service! riffed slang Terminated from one's job due to a reduction in staff, often for budgetary requirements. Based on the acronym "RIF," which stands for "reduction in force." I can't believe I got riffed, after 30 years of loyal service! The unfortunate reality of this industry is that it's all too easy to get riffed every time the busy season winds down. rif (rɪf) 1. tv. to dismiss an employee. (From the euphemism reduction in force.) They’re going to rif John tomorrow. 2. n. a firing; a dismissal. There’s a rif in your future. riff 1. n. a short, repeated line of music played by a particular performer. Jim just sat there and forgot his riff. 2. n. a digression while speaking. (From sense 1) If she didn’t make so many riffs while she spoke, we could understand her better. riffed 1. mod. alcohol or drug intoxicated. I can’t keep getting riffed every night like this. 2. and rift mod. fired; released from employment. (From rif, “reduction in force.” A dismissal not for cause, but simply to reduce the number of workers.) Most of the sales force was rift last week.
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