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.
雙語例句
1. Jack had attended these meetings as a matter of routine for years.
數年來，傑克把參加這些會議當成是例行公事。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Auntie Hilda and Uncle Jack couldn't fuss over them enough.
希爾達姨媽和傑克姨父對他們寵愛有加。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Jack took out his notes and talked for just under an hour.
傑克掏出他的筆記，講了將近一個小時。
來自柯林斯例句
4. An American judge yesterday dismissed murder charges against Dr Jack Kevorkian.
昨天一個美國法官駁回了對傑克·凱沃爾基安醫生的謀殺指控。
來自柯林斯例句
5. "It's not that I don't believe you, Meg," Jack said, unconvincingly.