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Jack-in-the-box是什么意思

Jack-in-the-box

英 ['dʒækinðə,bɔks] 美 ['dʒækinðə,bɔks]
  • n. 玩偶盒

Jack-in-the-box 中文词源


jack-in-the-box 玩偶匣

jack,代称,即盒子里的杰克。用来指儿童玩具玩偶匣。

Jack-in-the-box 英文词源


jack-in-the-box (n.)
1560s, originally a name for a sharp or cheat, "who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money" [Robert Nares, "A Glossary of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions," London, 1905]. As a type of toy, it is attested from 1702.

Jack-in-the-box 双语例句


1. Jack had attended these meetings as a matter of routine for years.
数年来,杰克把参加这些会议当成是例行公事。

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2. Auntie Hilda and Uncle Jack couldn't fuss over them enough.
希尔达姨妈和杰克姨父对他们宠爱有加。

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3. Jack took out his notes and talked for just under an hour.
杰克掏出他的笔记,讲了将近一个小时。

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4. An American judge yesterday dismissed murder charges against Dr Jack Kevorkian.
昨天一个美国法官驳回了对杰克·凯沃尔基安医生的谋杀指控。

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5. "It's not that I don't believe you, Meg," Jack said, unconvincingly.
“并不是我不相信你,梅格。”杰克口是心非地说道。

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