| 词组 | roll around |
| 释义 | Idiom roll around to happen or arrive again.When warm weather rolled around, Jim would start exercising again. Usage notes: used to describe something that happens regularly, such as a holiday or the seasons Phr V roll around rolls, rolling, rolled roll about/around informal to laugh a lot about somethingJim told us a funny story and he had us rolling about.We spent the whole journey rolling around laughing. roll around/round informal if something that happens regularly rolls around, time passes and it happens againBy the time the weekend rolls round I can't wait to get away from the office.When the next election rolls around the Democrats will be in a stronger position. roll around/about usually progressive to laugh at something so much that your body moves around: Hector's jokes had us all rolling about helplessly.roll around with laughter The two boys were rolling around with laughter at the thought of what had happened. roll around/round if something that happens regularly rolls around, especially a time, day, or season, it comes again as expected: We all pray the war will be over before Christmas rolls around again. Carey took a siesta in the shade, and by the time evening rolled around, he felt fit to head for home.■ SIMILAR TO: come around roll around1. To roll back and forth or aimlessly in an area. I kept waking up to the sound of the trash can rolling around in the driveway last night. 2. To ponder or consider something. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is usually used between "roll" and "around." Let me roll that around for a while. I'll get back to you with a decision in a few days. Roll around all the options before you make your choice. 3. To come to pass again at a recurring date or time of year. I always start feeling anxious whenever tax season rolls around again. I tend to keep to myself whenever Christmastime rolls around. I just don't like the holidays very much. roll aroundto move about, rotating, turning over, turning, or moving on wheels. The baby rolled around on the floor, giggling and cooing. The toy truck won't roll around anymore. roll aroundReturn or recur, as in When income tax time rolls around, Peggy is too busy to play tennis. [Late 1600s] roll aroundv. To come to pass. Used of times, seasons, or scheduled events: When the holidays roll around, I'll go visit my family. When June rolls around, I'll go swimming in the lake. |
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