having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy 头晕的,晕眩的 I felt giddy and had to steady myself. 我觉得头晕目眩,不得不稳住身子。 Luke felt almost giddy with relief. 卢克宽慰之余,觉得又高兴又激动。 ■disorientating and alarming, but exciting 令人迷惑、吃惊又激动的;眼花缭乱的 he has risen to the giddy heights of master. 他已升到令人飘飘然的大师高度。 ■excitable and frivolous 易激动的,轻佻的 Isobel's giddy young sister-in-law. 伊索贝尔那轻佻的年轻嫂子。
(-ies, -ied)
[with obj.]make (someone) feel excited to the point of disorientation 使激动得感到眼花缭乱
常用词组 my giddy aunt!
(dated)used to express astonishment (旧)天哪!(表示惊讶)
play the giddy goat
(dated)act irresponsibly; fool around (旧)做事不负责任;吊儿郎当
派生 giddily adverb giddiness noun 语源
Old English gidig 'insane', literally 'possessed by a god', from the base of God. Current senses date from late Middle English