Silent Sam

短语

发音

AU /ˌsaɪlənt ˈsæm/

词形变化

Silent Sams 复数 Silent Sams

别名

silent Sam

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual.

    定语 非正式
  2. 2.

    A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound.

    非正式 引申义
  3. 3.

    A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients.

    非正式

词源

From silent (“speechless, mute”) + Sam (“a diminutive of male given name Samuel”). From ante 1920.

来源：wiktionary