squib

• 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

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。

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.

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.

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