Bustle

(noun.) a rapid active commotion.

(noun.) a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt.

(verb.) move or cause to move energetically or busily; 'The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance'.

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• There was a pleased bustle all though the Shelby mansion, that day, in expectation of the arrival of young Mas'r George. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
• The yard presented none of that bustle and activity which are the usual characteristics of a large coach inn. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• This being evidently the central point of the entertainment, Aunt Chloe began now to bustle about earnestly in the supper department. 哈丽叶特·比切·斯托. 汤姆叔叔的小屋.
• Half an hour afterwards there was a great hurry and bustle in the house. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• The day passed most pleasantly away; the morning in bustle and shopping, and the evening at one of the theatres. 简·奥斯汀. 傲慢与偏见.
• They were interrupted by the bustle of Mr. Weston calling on every body to begin dancing again. 简·奥斯汀. 爱玛.
• The bustle in the vestibule, as she passed along an inner lobby, assured her that they were already in the house. 简·奥斯汀. 理智与情感.
• The post-chaise drove up to the door shortly afterwards; and Giles coming in for the luggage, the good doctor bustled out, to see it packed. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 雾都孤儿.
• She bustled, she chattered, she turned and twisted, and smiled upon one, and smirked on another, all in full view of the jealous opera-glass opposite. 威廉·梅克比斯·萨克雷. 名利场.
• And off she bustled, leaving me to settle myself in my new nest. 路易莎·梅·奥尔科特. 小妇人.
• I'll see it carried into your room, she said, and bustled out. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• She bustled about, examining me every now and then with the corner of her eye. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 简·爱.
• With a few grateful words to Holmes she bade us both good-night and bustled off upon her way. 阿瑟·柯南·道尔. 福尔摩斯历险记.
• The landlady flung a pair of lady's shoes into the yard, and bustled away. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Ah, my dear Sir,' said little Mr. Perker, bustling up from his chair. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• Before I could reply Leinster came hurrying and bustling into the box as the curtain dropped. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• I rather think it can be done,' said the bustling little man. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• He stooped a good deal, and plodded along in a slow pre-occupied manner, which made the bustling London thoroughfares no very safe resort for him. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 小杜丽.
• There was another loud ring; and the bustling old landlady of the White Hart made her appearance in the opposite gallery. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• I see---- The maid came bustling in with the tea-things. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• Such masses, such throngs, such multitudes of hurrying, bustling, struggling humanity! 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.

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