词族 · squib
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中文词源
squib 小爆竹
来自拟声词根 squ-,挤，压，模仿挤压湿物体时发出的吧唧声。模仿小爆竹爆炸发出的吧唧 声。
英语词源
- squib (n.)
- 1520s, "short bit of sarcastic writing, witty scoff," of unknown origin. If the meaning "small firework that burns with a hissing noise" (also 1520s) is the original one, the word might be imitative.
权威例句
- 1. The all-party meeting was a damp squib.
- 全党大会没有取得预期效果。
- 2. You know what I mean -- a squib or two saying that it's going to take place. "
- 你明白我的意思 -- 来上两三句说明何时何地有这么场演出就行了. ”
- 3. These can be ignited as by means of a squib or exploded with a cartridge.
- 这些物质可用点火头点燃或由起爆药起爆.
- 4. The party was a bit of a damp squib.
- 这次聚会有些扫兴.
- 5. North Korea's nuclear test was a damp squib in market terms.
- 北朝的核实验对于市场而言,也不过是一枚哑炮而已.