English questions please help?

2009-05-07 2:01 pm
I am learning English.
Please provide me explanations and examples if possible =)
What's the meaning of "out of context"?
What's the meaning of "mind boggling"?
What's the meaning of "knee-jerk"?
What's the meaning of "get stuffed"?

回答 (4)

2009-05-07 2:37 pm
✔ 最佳答案
"out of context" means not the same meaning as intended. example: "Don't take my words out of context.", meaning "Don't give my words a different meaning than I intended."

"mind-boggling" means something that confuses the brain. example: "The way that guy makes pizza dough is mind-boggling.", meaning "The way that guy makes pizza dough confuses me."

"knee-jerk" means quick and without thought, like a "knee-jerk reaction" example: "When I screamed at the dog it was really just a knee-jerk reaction." meaning "When I screamed at the dog I really did not think, but quickly reacted to the situation."

"get stuffed" means to be filled up. example "I got stuffed at the buffet" meaning, "My stomach was filled at the buffet."
2009-05-07 4:44 pm
Out of context is like taking a meaning of a word and using it a different way that it was meant to be used.

Mind boggling is a phrase used when something is so complex and confusing that you can't grasp the idea of how it works.

Knee-jerk is like your first inital reaction to something. Its kind of like when the doctor tests your reflexes by tapping on your knee...when he does that your leg kicks up because of the reflex. Thats the same think with a knee jerk reaction....its your first initial response.

getting stuff....if you are referring to basketball its a blocked shot. Other than that...im not sure what else it could mean.
2009-05-07 3:12 pm
1.taking in a differnent meaning
2.confusing
3.sudden reaction
4.too much dumped
2009-05-07 2:15 pm
1)something entirely different as was meant

2)amazing.Difficult to comprehend.

3)Quick reaction without taking time to think

4)Politely "I dont think so" or
not so politely "F,,,, Off"


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