hustle
/ˈhʌsəl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6636 in the learning path
赶忙；催促；推搡着带走
Definitions
v. To move quickly or make someone move quickly, sometimes roughly.
赶忙；催促；推搡着带走
n. Busy, energetic activity involving many people.
忙碌喧闹
v. To sell aggressively or obtain something through dishonest persuasion.
兜售；设法骗取
Example
We hustled through the station to catch the last train.
我们匆忙穿过车站，赶上末班火车。
Some residents leave major cities because the daily hustle makes it difficult to maintain a balanced lifestyle.
一些居民离开大城市，是因为日常的忙碌喧闹让他们难以保持平衡的生活方式。
Collocations
- hustle and bustle
- hustle someone out
- hustle through the crowd
Word family
- hustler (n.)
Usage tip
hustle and bustle是固定搭配，指忙碌喧闹。
FAQ
- What does hustle mean?
- To move quickly or make someone move quickly, sometimes roughly. Busy, energetic activity involving many people. To sell aggressively or obtain something through dishonest persuasion.
- How is hustle pronounced?
- UK /ˈhʌsəl/, US /ˈhʌsəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
