英语中有很多习语含有人名,比如本文中出现的Tom、Parker、Bob、Larry、Jack、Scott等等。这些“人名习语”都有哪些特定含义呢?一起来看。
1. Peeping Tom 偷窥狂,喜欢偷看女人脱衣服的男人
Police are searching for a Peeping Tom accused of filming a woman while she was taking a shower at a Planet Fitness.
警方正在寻找一位偷窥狂,此人被控在“星球健身俱乐部”偷拍一位女性淋浴。
2. Nosy Parker 好管闲事的人;包打听
Look, you nosy parker, mind your own business.
你看你这人就爱包打听,管好你自己得了。
3. Bob's your uncle 就这么简单,易如反掌
Just tell them you're a friend of mine and, Bob's your uncle, you'll get the job.
只要告诉他们你是我朋友,那个工作就是你的了。就这么简单。
4. Doubting Thomas 有证据才相信的人;多疑的人
I was pretty much of a doubting Thomas.
我那时是个怀疑一切的人。
5. As happy as Larry 乐不可支
I was as happy as Larry to meet him.
能见到他我高兴极了。
6. Smart Alec 自作聪明的人,自以为是的人
Don't be such a smart alec.
不要自作聪明。
7. Jack the lad 自以为是的青年男子,(帮派青少年中受推崇的)酷哥们儿
He always was a bit of a Jack the Lad.
他总是一副不以为然的公子哥的样子。
8. Great Scott! 感叹词,表示吃惊
Great Scott! You bought a truck!
天哪!你买了一辆卡车!
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