Word
cock-a-hoop
/ˈkɔkəˈhuːp/
adverb
得意洋洋地；兴高采烈地；踌躇满志地
核心释义
in a state of exultation or triumph; boastfully exultant.
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得意洋洋的；得意洋洋地
s exhibiting self-importance
得意洋洋地
用法In use
After the team won the championship, the fans ran cock-a-hoop through the streets.
用法提示：这里 cock-a-hoop 作副词，修饰动词 ran，表示‘兴高采烈地’
She walked into the office cock-a-hoop, waving her acceptance letter.
用法提示：副词 cock-a-hoop 修饰动词短语 walked into，描述得意洋洋的神态。
The children shouted cock-a-hoop when they saw the puppy.
用法提示：cock-a-hoop 作副词修饰 shouted，表达兴奋雀跃的心情。
be cock-a-hoop about sth
about 后接让人得意的具体事情，多用于口语，语气常略带贬义。
The whole squad was cock-a-hoop about the cup win.
全队都为捧杯而得意洋洋。
be cock-a-hoop over sth
over 与 about 意思相同，常用于比赛获胜、晋级晋升一类消息。
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