1560s, originally a name for a sharp or cheat, "who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money" [Robert Nares, "A Glossary of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions," London, 1905]. As a type of toy, it is attested from 1702.
双语例句
1. Jack had attended these meetings as a matter of routine for years.
数年来，杰克把参加这些会议当成是例行公事。
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2. Auntie Hilda and Uncle Jack couldn't fuss over them enough.
希尔达姨妈和杰克姨父对他们宠爱有加。
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3. Jack took out his notes and talked for just under an hour.
杰克掏出他的笔记，讲了将近一个小时。
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4. An American judge yesterday dismissed murder charges against Dr Jack Kevorkian.
昨天一个美国法官驳回了对杰克·凯沃尔基安医生的谋杀指控。
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5. "It's not that I don't believe you, Meg," Jack said, unconvincingly.