headlong
UK/'hedlɒŋ/US
GREC2
Definitions
adv.
With the head first; rushing forward recklessly without thought.
头朝前地；鲁莽冲动地。
adj.
Done with reckless haste; uncontrolled.
鲁莽的，仓促的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedheadhead, top, chief part
+
longroot
=headlong
head + -long (an old adverb ending meaning 'in a direction'). Literally head-first — diving or falling with your head going first, before you can think. From that came the figurative 'recklessly, without stopping to consider.'
Common Collocations
- 1.fall headlong头朝前跌落
- 2.rush headlong into鲁莽地一头扎进
- 3.headlong rush仓促冲动
Example Sentences
- 1.
He fell headlong down the stairs.
- 2.
They rushed headlong into a risky deal.