英文词源
- Jones
- surname, literally "John's (child);" see John. Phrase keep up with the Joneses (1913, American English) is from the title of a comic strip by Arthur R. Momand. The slang sense "intense desire, addiction" (1968) probably arose from earlier use of Jones as a synonym for "heroin," presumably from the proper name, but the connection, if any, is obscure. Related: Jonesing.
实用例句
- 1. Mr Farmer and Mrs Jones both admitted conspiring to murder her husband.
- 法默先生和琼斯太太都承认密谋杀死了琼斯先生。
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- 2. Mr Jones received loud support from his local community.
- 琼斯先生获得了他所在社区民众的热烈支持。
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- 3. Jones harps on this theme more than on any other.
- 这个话题最能让琼斯唠叨个没完。
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- 4. Fusilier Jones ran towards the Ops Room to find his lieutenant.
- 燧发枪团士兵琼斯奔向作战指挥室寻找他的中尉长官。
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- 5. Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile.
- 琼斯夫人和蔼亲切，总是面带微笑。
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