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busy

/ˈbɪzi/

CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #698 in the learning path

忙碌的

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Definitions

adj. Having many things to do or being actively occupied.

忙碌的

adj. Full of people, traffic, or activity.

繁忙的;人来车往的

adj. Already being used, especially a telephone line.

占线的

Example

I am busy making soup for dinner right now.

我现在正忙着做晚餐要喝的汤。

Busy urban roads can discourage cycling unless local authorities provide safe routes separated from motor traffic.

繁忙的城市道路可能让人不愿骑车,除非地方政府提供与机动车流隔离的安全路线。

Collocations

  • busy doing something
  • busy with work
  • a busy street
  • a busy schedule

Word family

  • busily (adv.)
  • busyness (n.)

Synonyms

  • occupied
  • hectic

Antonyms

  • idle
  • quiet

Usage tip

用busy doing或busy with,不用busy to do。

FAQ

What does busy mean?
Having many things to do or being actively occupied. Full of people, traffic, or activity. Already being used, especially a telephone line.
How is busy pronounced?
UK /ˈbɪzi/, US /ˈbɪzi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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