crackerjack

FREQ #40906

n. <俚>能力极强之人, 极佳之物

发音

US /ˈkɹækɚd͡ʒæk/
AU

词形变化

crackerjacks 复数 more crackerjack 比较级 most crackerjack 最高级

别名

crackajack cracker-jack

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An exceptionally fine or excellent thing or person.

  2. 2.

    An expert or top-rated individual (e.g., a marksman).

  3. 1.

    The traditional blue uniforms of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

    美国 可数 俚语 不可数 复数形式
  4. 2.

    A U.S. Navy sailor.

    美国 可数 俚语 不可数
  5. 3.

    Alternative form of cracker jack; popcorn candied in molasses-flavored caramel and peanuts.

    美国 不可数 可数
adj.
  1. 1.

    Exceptionally fine or excellent; top-notch; high quality.

    Near-synonym: cracking

  2. 2.

    Expert, top-rated or high-performing.

    Near-synonym: cracking

  3. 1.

    Referring to clothing items (pants, jersey, collar) that constitute the traditional blue uniform of the enlisted men of the US Navy.

    美国 俚语

词汇关系

词源

From crack (“highly skilled, excellent”) + -er + jack (“man”).

来源:wiktionary