词族 · Jake
词形变化
英语词源
- Jake
- colloquial or familiar abbreviation of the masc. proper name Jacob (q.v.). As the typical name of a rustic lout, from 1854. (Jakey still is the typical name for "an Amishman" among the non-Amish of Pennsylvania Dutch country). Slang meaning "excellent, fine" is from 1914, American English, of unknown origin.
权威例句
- 1. Jake has raised two smashing kids and I trust his judgement.
- 杰克养大了两个了不起的孩子，我相信他的判断。
- 2. Jake's head jerked up at the throb of the engine.
- 听到发动机的轰鸣声，杰克猛地抬起了头。
- 3. Jake wanted to wake up, but sleep held him back.
- 杰克想要醒来，但睡意使他又沉入梦乡。
- 4. Jake would not countenance Janis's marrying while still a student.
- 杰克不会同意贾尼斯还在上学就结婚。
- 5. It was windy and Jake felt cold.
- 风很大，杰克觉得很冷。