| 词组 | flip-flop |
| 释义 | flip-flop Theme: REVERSAL n. a reversal.The President denied making a flip-flop. He said he simply forgot his earlier position.The manager did a flip-flop on the personnel policy. Theme: TRAVEL n. the return trip of a long journey. (Citizens band radio.)Nice talking to you, Silver Streak. Catch you on the flip-flop.Didn't we chat on the flipflop last week? Theme: UNCERTAINTY in. to waiver in one's decisions.I'm sorry I'm flip-flopping on this matter. I just can't seem to decide.Well, you just flip-flop all you want. I know what I want. Idiom flip-flop American a complete change, especially from one decision or opinion to another.The government has made a policy flip-flop over arms sales. flip-flop verb 1 to change positions on a political issue or issues in response to changing public opinion US, 1965. 2 (used of two homosexuals) to reverse sexual roles after sexual satisfaction is achieved by the active partner US, 1961. 3 to have sex with both men and women US, 1992. 4 (used of two homosexuals) a reversal of sexual roles US, 1972 flip-flop1. To completely change one's opinion or stance. Primarily heard in US. The voters were tired of hearing the candidate flip-flop and felt they could not trust him to stick with one position. I used to hold a staunch view about the case, but then I flip-flopped after hearing the other side's testimony. 2. noun A complete change in opinion or stance. There have been several flip-flops among the candidates during the campaign, with some changing their stance more than once! 3. noun A thong sandal. Often used in the plural to refer to the pair. Don't forget your flip-flops when we go to the beach, or you'll have to walk on the hot sand barefoot! flip-flop1. n. a reversal. The president denied making a flip-flop. He said he simply forgot his earlier position. 2. n. the return trip of a long journey. (see also flip side.) Didn’t we chat on the flip-flop last week? 3. in. to change direction or intensity. Jed flip-flopped twice in the evening, leaving us where we started. 4. in. to waver in one’s decisions. Well, you just flip-flop all you want. I know what I want. |
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