merry-andrew

[,meri'ændru:]
  • n. 小丑，丑角；江湖骗子的助手
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英语词源

merry-andrew (n.)
"a buffoon; a zany; a jack-pudding" [Johnson], originally "mountebank's assistant," 1670s, from merry + masc. proper name Andrew, but there is no certain identification with an individual.

权威例句

1. I just wanted to wish you a merry Christmas.
我只想祝福你圣诞快乐。

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2. The phantom of the merry-go-round is just a local superstition.
旋转木马的幽灵只不过是当地的迷信说法。

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3. It hasn't stopped the British Navy proceeding on its merry way.
这没有阻止英国海军继续得意扬扬地前进的步伐。

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4. Neighbours approached their boundaries from opposite sides and made merry together.
邻居们从对面来到他们这边，一起尽情欢乐。

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5. Merry Christmas, everyone.
祝大家圣诞快乐！

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