| 单词 | universal uncle |
| 释义 | > as lemmasuniversal uncle universal uncle n. a man who behaves like an uncle to many people; (in later use also, after Universal Aunt n.) a man who undertakes any task or job required. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > care, protection, or charge > [noun] > one who looks after > protector or patron > of a number of people pastora1500 universal uncle1876 1876 Rep. Proc. 150th Anniv. Kingston Mass. 27 June 133 He has thus fairly earned the enviable distinction of a universal uncle, finding warm friends among all classes, conditions and ages. 1931 M. Allingham Look to Lady iii. 42 I am..a sort of universal uncle, a policeman's friend and master~crook's factotum. 1961 Listener 12 Oct. 576/1 His role of cultural Universal Uncle. 2007 Chicago Tribune (Nexis) 20 Nov. He's a Universal Uncle, filled with hyperbolic warnings about the future. < as lemmas |
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