squib

[US]/skwɪb/
[UK]/skwɪb/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 爆竹;嘲諷;諷刺文章
vt. 放爆竹;寫諷刺短文
vi. 放小爆竹;寫諷刺短文
Word Forms
複數squibs

Phrases & Collocations

damp squib

失敗,落空

Example Sentences

He wrote a squib for the school newspaper.

他爲學校報紙寫了一篇短評。

The comedian delivered a hilarious squib during the show.

這位喜劇演員在節目中表演了一段搞笑的段子。

The author published a squib criticizing the government's policies.

這位作者發表了一篇批評政府政策的短文。

The magazine editor rejected the squib submitted by the freelance writer.

雜誌編輯拒絕了自由撰稿人提交的短文。

Her squib on social media sparked a heated debate.

她在社交媒體上發佈的短文引發了激烈的討論。

The professor assigned a squib as part of the coursework.

教授將一篇短評作爲課程的一部分佈置了下來。

The newspaper published a squib about the upcoming election.

報紙刊登了一篇關於即將到來的選舉的短評。

The student's squib was well-received by the class.

學生的短評在班上受到了好評。

The squib highlighted the flaws in the research methodology.

這篇短評突出了研究方法中的缺陷。

She penned a satirical squib mocking the fashion industry.

她寫了一篇諷刺性的短評嘲笑時尚界。

Real-world Examples

The most eagerly awaited stockmarket flotation in years turned out to be a damp squib.

多年來最備受期待的股票發行結果卻讓人大跌眼鏡。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

'Yes! ' he shrieked, shooting out of his corner like a squib and sticking his furious small face within an inch of Searle's, 'it has been photographed!

'是的!'他尖叫着,像個啞炮一樣從他的角落裏射出來,把他那張憤怒的小臉貼在離 Searle 不到一英寸的地方,“它被拍到了!”

Source: A handsome face.

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