词组 | bang away |
释义 | Idiom bang away 1. to use the keys of a computer or piano. We found this old piano and started banging away. 2. to emphasize something. This book bangs away at the seriousness of the situation. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of bang away (= to make a loud noise by repeatedly hitting something) bang awayTo clumsily strike the keys of something, such as a computer or piano. How much longer will your little sister bang away on the piano tonight? I'm getting a headache from all that racket. I can hear my grandmother banging away on the computer right now. bang away1. Strike repeatedly, as in Mary is always banging away on the piano, or The doorbell must be broken; see who is banging away at the door. [First half of 1800s] Also see bang out. 2. Go ahead; begin or continue. This slangy imperative usually calls merely for energetic action, as in You can start without me-bang away. Also see go to (it), def. 3. bang awayv. 1. To hit something repeatedly, especially loudly or forcefully: He kept banging away on the door even though nobody answered. 2. To play a musical instrument with the hands, often loudly and with little skill: I couldn't get any sleep because my neighbor was banging away on the piano all night. 3. To work diligently and often at length at something: She banged away at the project until she finished it. |
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