| 单词 | the jury is out |
| 释义 | > as lemmasthe jury is out the jury is out: a decision has not yet been reached on a (controversial) subject; there is no consensus on a specified issue.With reference to the practice of a jury leaving the courtroom to deliberate a verdict. In quot. 1888 as part of an extended metaphor. ΚΠ 1888 Eclectic Mag. Dec. 864 (advt.) In the witness box for Drs. Strakey & Palen's Treatment by Inhalation... To continue our metaphor—we will say the jury is out. 1949 Chicago Sunday Tribune 15 May vi. 6 The jury still is out in the case of television against athletics. 1984 Times 16 Nov. 21 It has the potential to be a high-tech growth business, even if—as yet—the jury is out on its potential to become one. 2006 L. Riley You & Your Baby Pregnancy 195 Various creams and lotions are sold to help prevent stretch marks from developing or getting worse, but the jury is out on whether they work. < as lemmas |
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