英语词汇“big boy”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

big boy

/ˈbɪɡ ˌbɔɪ/

noun

1A boy who is relatively old or mature; (also) a boy who is old enough to look after himself or to cope with adult experiences (also (informal ) used ironically, of a man).

2 Informal. A form of address for a man, especially indicating familiarity or approval.

3 Informal (originally US ). An important or influential man; (also) a leading figure, organization, etc.; a major player. to play with the big boys: to compete at the highest level, especially precociously or prematurely.

4A piece of heavy artillery.

The term is used of a wide variety of field weapons and projectiles, including armed vehicles..

5A nuclear weapon; an atom bomb or a hydrogen bomb.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Higgins (b. c1544), poet and linguist. From big + boy.

单词	big boy
释义	big boy /ˈbɪɡ ˌbɔɪ/ noun 1A boy who is relatively old or mature; (also) a boy who is old enough to look after himself or to cope with adult experiences (also (informal ) used ironically, of a man). 2 Informal. A form of address for a man, especially indicating familiarity or approval. 3 Informal (originally US ). An important or influential man; (also) a leading figure, organization, etc.; a major player. to play with the big boys: to compete at the highest level, especially precociously or prematurely. 4A piece of heavy artillery. The term is used of a wide variety of field weapons and projectiles, including armed vehicles.. 5A nuclear weapon; an atom bomb or a hydrogen bomb. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Higgins (b. c1544), poet and linguist. From big + boy.
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