词组 | all-nighter |
释义 | all-nighter Theme: TIME - PERIOD n. something that lasts all night, like a party or study session.After an all-nighter studying, I couldn't keep my eyes open for the test.Sam invited us to an all-nighter, but we're getting a little old for that kind of thing. all-nighter noun 1 an engagement between a prostitute and customer that lasts all night; a prostitute's client who pays to stay all night. Also known as an 'all-night' UK, 1960. 2 any task worked on all night long, especially to meet a deadline for the following day AUSTRALIA, 1966. 3 a person who stays in jail all night after being arrested US, 1992 all-nighter1. The act of staying up all night to complete an activity, usually some kind of academic project. I'm going to have to pull an all-nighter if I'm going to get this term paper done in time for school tomorrow. 2. An establishment that remains open all night. Kyle and Amanda stopped at an all-nighter for a snack after the concert. 3. One who stays awake all night. Jess is a total all-nighter, so that third-shift job is perfect for her. all-nighter1. n. something that lasts all night, like a party or study session. After an all-nighter studying, I couldn’t keep my eyes open for the test. 2. n. a place of business that is open all night. We stopped at an all-nighter for a cup of coffee. 3. n. a person who often stays up all night. I’m no all-nighter. I need my beauty sleep, for sure. |
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