
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.