| 释义 |
ˈJohn-apple
= apple-John.
1609N. F. Fruiterers Secr. Epist., Iohn-Apples be in some places called Dewzings or long-lasters. 1676Worlidge Cyder (1691) 203 The John-Apple, or Deux-ans, so called from its durableness, continuing two years before it perisheth. 1708J. Philips Cyder i. 29 John-Apple whose wither'd rind entrencht With many a furrow aptly represents Decrepid Age. 1711Steele Spect. No. 52 ⁋3 She has not a Face like a John-Apple. 1754Richardson Grandison (1781) III. v. 32 Like a withering John-apple that has never ripened kindly. 1884Hogg Fruit Manual 244. |