bustle

🇬🇧 UK/'bʌsl/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB2

Definitions

v.

To move or act in a busy, energetic, and often noisy way

忙碌地奔走;熙熙攘攘地活动

n.

Excited and noisy activity; a historical padded frame worn under a woman's skirt at the back

喧嚣忙碌;(旧时女裙后部的)裙撑

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
bustleother
=bustle

Common Collocations

  • 1.bustle with activity充满活动
  • 2.hustle and bustle繁华热闹

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The city bustle never stops; it's always busy with activity.

  • 2.

    People bustled about preparing for the holiday party.

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