kiss
- vt. 吻；（风等）轻拂
- vi. 接吻；（风等）轻触
- n. 吻；轻拂
- n. (Kiss)人名；(德、英、俄)基斯；(匈、罗)基什
词态变化
中文词源
来自古英语cyssan,亲吻，来自Proto-Germanic*kuss,吻的声音。比较osculate.
英英释意
- 1. the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
- 2. a cookie made of egg whites and sugar
- 3. any of several bite-sized candies
- 4. a light glancing touch;
- "there was a brief kiss of their hands in passing"
英文词源
- kiss
- kiss: [OE] Kiss is a widespread Germanic word, represented also in German kūssen, Dutch kussen, Swedish kyssa, and Danish kysse. It probably goes back to some prehistoric syllable imitative of the sound or action of kissing, such as *ku or *kus, which would also lie behind Greek kunein ‘kiss’, Sanskrit cumb- ‘kiss’, and Hittite kuwass- ‘kiss’. There is not sufficient linguistic evidence, however, to show whether the Indo-Europeans expressed affection by kissing each other.
- kiss (v.)
- Old English cyssan "to kiss," from Proto-Germanic *kussjan (cognates: Old Saxon kussian, Old Norse kyssa, Old Frisian kessa, Middle Dutch cussen, Dutch, Old High German kussen, German küssen, Norwegian and Danish kysse, Swedish kyssa), from *kuss-, probably ultimately imitative of the sound. Related: Kissed; kissing. For vowel evolution, see bury. There appears to be no common Indo-European root word for "kiss," though suggestions of a common ku- sound may be found in the Germanic root and Greek kynein "to kiss," Hittite kuwash-anzi "they kiss," Sanskrit cumbati "he kisses."
Kissing, as an expression of affection or love, is unknown among many races, and in the history of mankind seems to be a late substitute for the more primitive rubbing of noses, sniffing, and licking. [Buck, p.1113]
Some languages make a distinction between the kiss of affection and that of erotic love (compare Latin saviari "erotic kiss," vs. osculum, literally "little mouth"). French embrasser "kiss," but literally "embrace," came about in 17c. when the older word baiser (from Latin basiare) acquired an obscene connotation. Insulting invitation kiss my ass is at least from 1705, but probably much older (see "The Miller's Tale"). - kiss (n.)
- Old English coss; see kiss (v.). It became Middle English cuss, but this yielded to kiss, from the verb. Kiss of death in figurative sense "thing that signifies impending failure" is from 1944 (Billboard, Oct. 21), ultimately in reference to Judas's kiss in Gethsemane (Matt. xxvi:48-50). The kiss of peace was, in Old English, sibbecoss (for first element, see sibling).
考试真题
- You would not be surprised if a stranger tried to shake hands when you were introduced, but you might be a little startled if they bowed, started to stroke you or kissed you on both cheeks.
出自-2013年12月听力原文
- We’re big advocates of bodily autonomy and not forcing him to hug or kiss people unless he wants to, but it never occurred to me that I should ask his permission to post photos of him online.
2018年12月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B
- Were big advocates of bodily autonomy and not forcing him to hug or kiss people unless he wants to, but it never occurred to me that I should ask his permission to post photos of him online.
2018年12月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B
词组搭配
kiss off &I{【俚语】}
To dismiss or reject.
解雇，抛弃
To be forced to give up or regard as lost
被迫放弃：被迫放弃或承认失败
He can kiss off that promotion.
他被迫放弃那次提升
To leave or disappear from notice
回避：从视野中离开或消失
got bad press by telling the reporters to kiss off.
因为让记者回避而承受严重的压力
kiss and make up
become reconciled
和解
kiss and tell
(chiefly derogatory)recount one's sexual exploits, especially to the media concerning a famous person
(主贬)（尤指向媒体）描述自己（与名人）的性事
[as modifier]this isn't a kiss-and-tell book.
这并不是一本炒作隐私的书。
kiss someone's arse (或 北美
(vulgar slang)behave obsequiously towards someone
(粗俚)奉承，拍马
kiss ass
(N. Amer. vulgar slang)behave in an obsequious or sycophantic way
(北美, 粗俚)奉承，拍马
kiss something better
(informal)comfort a sick or injured person, especially a child, by kissing the sore or injured part of their body as a gesture of removing pain
(非正式)[作为帮助减轻痛苦的姿态]亲吻病人（尤指小孩）的伤痛处
kiss something goodbye (或 kiss goodbye to somethin
(informal)accept the certain loss of something
(非正式)接受某物的损失
I could kiss my career goodbye.
我可以接受我事业上的损失。
kiss of death
an action or event that causes certain failure for an enterprise
使企业挫败的行为（或事件）
it would be the kiss of death for the company if it could be proved that the food was unsafe.
如果能够证明那食品是不安全的话，这将给公司以致命的一击。
kiss of life
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
人工呼吸
kiss of peace
a ceremonial kiss given or exchanged as a sign of unity, especially the kiss of the consecrated elements during the Christian Eucharist
（团结友爱的象征的）接吻礼；（尤指教会圣餐时亲吻圣体的）亲吻礼
kiss the rod
accept punishment submissively
顺从地接受惩罚
kiss someone/thing off
(N. Amer. informal)dismiss someone rudely; end a relationship abruptly
(北美，非正式)粗暴解雇；突然结束关系
kiss up to
(N. Amer. informal)behave sycophantically or obsequiously towards (someone) in order to obtain something
(北美，非正式)奉承，拍马
kiss ass&I{【粗俗用语】} &I{【俚语】}
To act submissively or obsequiously in order to gain favor.
奉承，拍马屁：为了获取好感而装出顺从的或奉承的样子
实用场景例句
- They stood in a doorway kissing (= kissing each other) .
- 他们站在门口亲吻。
牛津词典
- Do people in Britain kiss when they meet?
- 英国人见面时亲吻吗？
牛津词典
- Go and kiss your mother goodnight.
- 去亲亲你母亲祝她晚安。
牛津词典
- She kissed him on both cheeks.
- 她吻了吻他的双颊。
牛津词典
- He lifted the trophy up and kissed it.
- 他举起奖杯吻了一下。
牛津词典
- The sunlight kissed the warm stones.
- 阳光洒落在温暖的石块上。
牛津词典
- Come here and let me kiss it better.
- 过来让我亲一亲就不疼了。
牛津词典
- Well, you can kiss goodbye to your chances of promotion.
- 嗳，你就甭想晋升了。
牛津词典
- He kissed away her tears.
- 他吻了吻她，她就不哭了。
牛津词典
- Come here and give me a kiss !
- 过来亲亲我吧！
牛津词典
- a kiss on the cheek
- 在面颊上的一吻
牛津词典
- We were greeted with hugs and kisses .
- 我们受到欢迎，又是拥抱，又是亲吻。
牛津词典
- She leaned up and kissed him on the cheek...
- 她倾身向前亲吻了他的面颊。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- She kissed me hard on the mouth...
- 她深深地吻了我的嘴。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The men stepped forward to kiss the hand of their mentor...
- 这些男子走上前去轻吻他们导师的手。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- She bowed her head and kissed the Archbishop's ring.
- 她低下头轻吻大主教的戒指。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- The wheels of the aircraft kissed the runway.
- 飞机的轮子轻触跑道。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Maria blew him a kiss...
- 玛丽亚给了他一个飞吻。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Amy blew a kiss from the door.
- 埃米在门口做了个飞吻的动作。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- I felt sure I'd have to kiss my dancing career goodbye.
- 我明确感觉到我将不得不与我的舞蹈生涯说再见了。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Evans'body type is better suited match up against shooting guards and small forwards.
- 埃文斯的体型更适合防得分后卫和小前锋.
期刊摘选
- She blew a kiss to the onlookers.
- 她向旁观的人群送去一个飞吻.
《简明英汉词典》
- Kiss the children good night.
- 向孩子们接吻道晚安.
《现代汉英综合大词典》