swifty
noun [ C usually singular ] informal uk/ˈswɪf.ti/ us/ˈswɪf.ti/
UK(很快喝掉的)一杯(尤指酒)
a drink, usually an alcoholic one, that you have quickly
We stopped in Covent Garden for a swifty and a snack. 我们在科文特花园停下来很快地喝了一杯,还吃了点东西。
(没有预先准备或者计划的)突然去做的事
something that you do suddenly, without giving any warning that you are going to do it
If you're playing with people you don't know too well, they can pull a swifty, change the key of a song, and suddenly you're singing badly and you can't work out why. 如果你和不太熟悉的人在一起玩,他们可能突然做点什么,把歌的调子变了,突然间你唱得很糟糕,却又不知道为什么。
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- The thinking was that he would only secure the truth about what was going on in the regional offices if he had a swifty with the local lads.
- When you've worked up a thirst, head to the saloon for a swifty.
- Needless to say I am hopeless at "swifties" and after downing a pint in 10 minutes was pretty drunk.
- He may try to pull a swifty on the electorate.