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单词 Aunt Sally
释义

Aunt Sally

noun

Aunt Sal·​ly -ˈsa-lē How to pronounce Aunt Sally (audio)
plural Aunt Sallies
British
: an object of criticism or contention
especially : one that is set up to invite criticism or be easily refuted

Word History

Etymology

Aunt Sally, name given to an effigy of a woman smoking a pipe set up as an amusement attraction at English fairs for patrons to throw missiles at

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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