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squib

英 [skwɪb] 美[skwɪb]
  • n. 爆竹;嘲讽;讽刺文章
  • vt. 放爆竹;写讽刺短文攻击;信口讲
  • vi. 放小爆竹;写讽刺短文

畅通词汇

词态变化


复数: squibs;

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。

英文词源


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.

双语例句


1. The all-party meeting was a damp squib.
全党大会没有取得预期效果。

来自柯林斯例句

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. ”

来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹

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.

来自辞典例句

4. The party was a bit of a damp squib.
这次聚会有些扫兴.

来自互联网

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.

来自互联网