词组 | spring for |
释义 | Phr V spring for springs, springing, sprang, sprung American & Australian pt also sprung spring for sth American informal to pay for food or drink for other peopleLet me spring for the drinks. spring for sth AmE informal to pay for something: I'll spring for a pizza if you go pick it up. spring for (something)1. To pay for something expensive, especially as a treat for oneself or someone else. I decided to spring for the new video game as a reward to myself for doing so well on my exam. Janet is springing for a trip to Disney World for her family this summer. 2. To leap, dash, or dart toward something. I sprang for the door so that my wife wouldn't see the gift I was having delivered. The cat keeps springing for the dangling cord used to draw the blinds. spring for somethingand bounce for somethingSl. to treat someone by buying something. I'm bouncing for pizza. Any takers? Ralph sprang for drinks, and we all had a great time. spring forPay another's expenses, treat, as in I'll spring for the dinner this time. [Slang; c. 1900] spring forv. To pay for something: My boss offered to spring for lunch. |
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