人名的独特用法你知道几个?

2015-05-11 09:16:56  每日学英语

  1. a doubting Thomas: 疑心很重

  例:

  He was being a doubting Thomas --someone who does not believe anything he is told.

  他疑心很重,这种人不相信所听到的话。

  2. Jack of all trades:万事通

  例:

  This man was a true Jack of all trades-- he knew how to do everything.

  这是个真正的万事通,什么事情他都知道怎么做。

  3. Johnny One Note:五音不全的人

  例:

  He was a Johnny One Note -- he could only sing one note.

  他是个五音不全的人,连一个音符都唱不出来。

  4. Uncle Sam:美国政府

  例:

  I am here to withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam.

  我想取些钱向美国政府交税。

  5. John Hancock: 签名

  例:

  He told Average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom.

  这位银行职员打印一些文件,让这人在底部签名。

  6. an average Joe: An Average Joe is a common person -- either male or female.

  普通人,可以是男也可以是女。

  7. did not know Jack: This means "did not know anything about".“不知道”。

  8. For Pete’s sake: This is an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment.

  表示吃惊或失望,“拜托”

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