| 释义 |
Jaycee orig. U.S.|ˈdʒeɪˈsiː|
[f. J + C, initial letters of junior chamber.]
A colloquial name for a member of a junior chamber of commerce. Also Jaycee-ette, Jaycette, a female member of such an organization. Also attrib.
1946in Amer. Speech XXI. 295. 1952 Ibid. XXVII. 75 Jaycee-ettes are the wives of Jaycees—members of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. 1969Sun-Herald (Sydney) 13 July 77/1 Blue and white—Jaycee colours—was the theme for decorations at Menzies Sydney Hotel when the Combined Sydney Metropolitan Jaycees held their 2nd annual ball last night. 1971Illustr. Weekly India 25 Apr. 20/3 Through his association with the Jaycees he met Paru, a fellow-Jaycee, whom he married. 1972Malay Mail 25 May 2/3 (headline) Four Malaysian Jaycees for Asian youth voyage. 1973Sunday Advocate-News (Barbados) 25 Feb. 14/1 Mrs. Hazel Ann Edwards..[was] named the 1972 Jaycette of the Year... Mrs. Edwards..received her award at the annual Jaycees of Barbados Awards dinner. 1974Ibid. 3 Mar. 5/7 Yesterday Mr. Mann toured projects of the Jaycees and met members of the State Board, Bridgetown Jaycees and Jaycettes at Viamede. |