例:
He was being a doubting Thomas --someone who does not believe anything he is told.
他疑心很重,這種人不相信所聽到的話。
2. Jack of all trades:萬事通
例:
This man was a true Jack of all trades-- he knew how to do everything.
這是個真正的萬事通,什么事情他都知道怎么做。
3. Johnny One Note:五音不全的人
例:
He was a Johnny One Note -- he could only sing one note.
他是個五音不全的人,連一個音符都唱不出來。
4. Uncle Sam:美國政府
例:
I am here to withdraw some money so I can pay my taxes to Uncle Sam.
我想取些錢向美國政府交稅。
5. John Hancock: 簽名
例:
He told Average Joe to sign his John Hancock at the bottom.
這位銀行職員打印一些文件,讓這人在底部簽名。
6. an average Joe: An Average Joe is a common person -- either male or female.
普通人,可以是男也可以是女。
7. did not know Jack: This means "did not know anything about".“不知道”。
8. For Pete’s sake: This is an expression used to show a feeling like surprise or disappointment.
表示吃驚或失望,“拜托”