“cock、sparrow”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

cock-sparrow

释义

cock-ˈsparrow
The male of the sparrow; also applied denominatively to men who show what are thought to be sparrow-like characteristics.
1598E. Guilpin Skialetheia (1878) 30 When his Cock-sparrow thoughts to itch begin.1655Moufet & Benn. Health's Impr. (1746) 205 Avicen as much esteemeth Cock-sparrows Stones.1659England's Conf. 10 They..sent for the two chaste Cock Sparrows, the Lord Munson, and Mr. Henry Martin.1698Farquhar Love & a Bottle iv. i, What, sirrah! would you debauch my maid, you little cock-sparrow?1820Scott Abbot iv, If this cock-sparrow is to crow over us as he seems to do.
Hence cock-ˈsparrowish a.
1882M. E. Braddon Mt. Royal III. 66 Little Monty, who had all that cock-sparrowish pluck which small men are wont to possess.

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