英语词组Cotton John是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

cotton on

To begin to understand something; to grasp fully; to catch on. Primarily heard in UK. It took me a few moments to cotton on, but I soon realized that they were talking about me.

be in tall cotton

To be in a time or period of great success or wellbeing; to be doing very well. We were in tall cotton after my wife's late uncle left us his fortune. I hear Jeff's in tall cotton out in New York City.

be touching cotton

semi-vulgar slang To have a very urgent or desperate need to defecate. (Refers jokingly to one's feces protruding into one's underpants.) Boy, it's a good thing we got home when we did—I was touching cotton on the way here!

high cotton

A state of success (likened to the image of a field of well-growing cotton plants). Typically used in the phrase "in high cotton." I can't believe I got such good grades this semester—I'm really in high cotton now!

live in cotton wool

To lead a sheltered life, one devoid of stress and danger. The image here is of being wrapped in cotton and thus protected. Primarily heard in UK. I never realized how much I had been living in cotton wool until I traveled and saw what true poverty looks like.

bless (one's) cotton socks

An expression of one's fondness for another person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Look at this picture that my sweet daughter drew me, bless her cotton socks!

cotton (on)to (someone or something)

1. To like someone or something; to view someone or something favorably. It takes me a while to cotton to new people—I have to get to know them first. After we explained our plan again, the rest of the group seemed to cotton onto it.

2. To begin to understand something. Thanks for explaining that concept to me—I think I'm cottoning onto it now.

cotton-picking

An intensifier used to express one's anger or frustration. Oh, he's just a cotton-picking fool—don't listen to a word he says!

cotton up to (one)

To pursue preferential treatment from one, often through flattery. Since I'm deciding who gets the promotion, Crystal has been cottoning up to me by buying me coffee all week.

wrap (one) up in cotton wool

To be overprotective of one; to coddle one. You need to let the little lad play in the dirt once in a while. If you keep wrapping him up in cotton wool, he'll grow up too soft.

in high cotton

Experiencing success (likened to the image of a field of well-growing cotton plants). I can't believe I got such good grades this semester—I'm really in high cotton now!

in tall cotton

In a time or period of great success or wellbeing; doing very well. We were in tall cotton after my wife's late uncle left us his fortune. I hear Jeff's in tall cotton out in New York City.

cotton (on)to someone or something

Rur. to begin to like or agree to someone or something quickly. She began to cotton to Fred, despite his country ways. She cottoned onto Jane's way of thinking.

cotton up to someone

Rur. to try to make friends with someone; to flatter or fawn on someone in hopes of favorable treatment. James set out to cotton up to the parents of his friends. Just watch her cotton up to the teacher!

in high cotton

and in tall cotton

Rur. to be doing very well; successful. Jim's in high cotton ever since he got that raise. Tom: How's your sister? Mary: She's in high cotton. Just bought a nice new house. We were in tall cotton until the IRS caught up with us.

in low cotton

Rur. depressed. She was in low cotton because her dress got torn. Jed is in low cotton because his favorite hound is dead.

cotton to

1. Take a liking to, get along with, as in This dog doesn't cotton to strangers. Although this verbal phrase comes from the noun for the fabric, the semantic connection between these parts of speech is unclear. [Early 1800s]

2. Also, cotton on to. Come to understand, grasp, as in She didn't really cotton on to what I was saying. [Colloquial; early 1900s]

wrap someone in cotton wool

be over-protective towards someone.

ˌbless his, her, etc. (little) cotton ˈsocks

(British English, humorous) used to express your affection for somebody because of something they have said or done: And the kids brought me breakfast in bed — bless their little cotton socks!

wrap somebody up in cotton ˈwool

(informal) protect somebody too much from dangers or risks: If you keep your children wrapped up in cotton wool, they’ll never learn to be independent.

cotton onto

To come to understand something: I finally cottoned onto the new method.

cotton to

1. To take a liking to someone or something: That dog doesn't cotton to strangers.

2. To come to understand something: I finally cottoned to the new computer system.

cotton up

To attempt to be friendly to someone or something: The teachers all cottoned up to the new principal.

cotton-picking

and cotton-pickin’

mod. worthless; damned. (Folksy.) Who is this cotton-picking bigwig pushing us around?

cotton-pickin’

verb

See cotton-picking

in tall cotton

mod. successful; on easy street. (Folksy.) I won some money at the track, and I’m really in tall cotton.

词组	Cotton John
释义	(redirected from Cotton John) cotton on To begin to understand something; to grasp fully; to catch on. Primarily heard in UK. It took me a few moments to cotton on, but I soon realized that they were talking about me. be in tall cotton To be in a time or period of great success or wellbeing; to be doing very well. We were in tall cotton after my wife's late uncle left us his fortune. I hear Jeff's in tall cotton out in New York City. be touching cotton semi-vulgar slang To have a very urgent or desperate need to defecate. (Refers jokingly to one's feces protruding into one's underpants.) Boy, it's a good thing we got home when we did—I was touching cotton on the way here! high cotton A state of success (likened to the image of a field of well-growing cotton plants). Typically used in the phrase "in high cotton." I can't believe I got such good grades this semester—I'm really in high cotton now! live in cotton wool To lead a sheltered life, one devoid of stress and danger. The image here is of being wrapped in cotton and thus protected. Primarily heard in UK. I never realized how much I had been living in cotton wool until I traveled and saw what true poverty looks like. bless (one's) cotton socks An expression of one's fondness for another person. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Look at this picture that my sweet daughter drew me, bless her cotton socks! cotton (on)to (someone or something) 1. To like someone or something; to view someone or something favorably. It takes me a while to cotton to new people—I have to get to know them first. After we explained our plan again, the rest of the group seemed to cotton onto it. 2. To begin to understand something. Thanks for explaining that concept to me—I think I'm cottoning onto it now. cotton-picking An intensifier used to express one's anger or frustration. Oh, he's just a cotton-picking fool—don't listen to a word he says! cotton up to (one) To pursue preferential treatment from one, often through flattery. Since I'm deciding who gets the promotion, Crystal has been cottoning up to me by buying me coffee all week. wrap (one) up in cotton wool To be overprotective of one; to coddle one. You need to let the little lad play in the dirt once in a while. If you keep wrapping him up in cotton wool, he'll grow up too soft. in high cotton Experiencing success (likened to the image of a field of well-growing cotton plants). I can't believe I got such good grades this semester—I'm really in high cotton now! in tall cotton In a time or period of great success or wellbeing; doing very well. We were in tall cotton after my wife's late uncle left us his fortune. I hear Jeff's in tall cotton out in New York City. cotton (on)to someone or something Rur. to begin to like or agree to someone or something quickly. She began to cotton to Fred, despite his country ways. She cottoned onto Jane's way of thinking. cotton up to someone Rur. to try to make friends with someone; to flatter or fawn on someone in hopes of favorable treatment. James set out to cotton up to the parents of his friends. Just watch her cotton up to the teacher! in high cotton and in tall cotton Rur. to be doing very well; successful. Jim's in high cotton ever since he got that raise. Tom: How's your sister? Mary: She's in high cotton. Just bought a nice new house. We were in tall cotton until the IRS caught up with us. in low cotton Rur. depressed. She was in low cotton because her dress got torn. Jed is in low cotton because his favorite hound is dead. cotton to 1. Take a liking to, get along with, as in This dog doesn't cotton to strangers. Although this verbal phrase comes from the noun for the fabric, the semantic connection between these parts of speech is unclear. [Early 1800s] 2. Also, cotton on to. Come to understand, grasp, as in She didn't really cotton on to what I was saying. [Colloquial; early 1900s] wrap someone in cotton wool be over-protective towards someone. ˌbless his, her, etc. (little) cotton ˈsocks (British English, humorous) used to express your affection for somebody because of something they have said or done: And the kids brought me breakfast in bed — bless their little cotton socks! wrap somebody up in cotton ˈwool (informal) protect somebody too much from dangers or risks: If you keep your children wrapped up in cotton wool, they’ll never learn to be independent. cotton onto v. To come to understand something: I finally cottoned onto the new method. cotton to v. 1. To take a liking to someone or something: That dog doesn't cotton to strangers. 2. To come to understand something: I finally cottoned to the new computer system. cotton up v. To attempt to be friendly to someone or something: The teachers all cottoned up to the new principal. cotton-picking and cotton-pickin’ mod. worthless; damned. (Folksy.) Who is this cotton-picking bigwig pushing us around? cotton-pickin’ verb See cotton-picking in tall cotton mod. successful; on easy street. (Folksy.) I won some money at the track, and I’m really in tall cotton.
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