释义 |
wel·ler·ism \ˈweləˌrizəm\ noun (-s) Usage: usually capitalized Etymology: Sam Weller, witty servant of Mr. Pickwick in the story Pickwick Papers (1836-37) by Charles Dickens died 1870 English novelist : an expression of comparison comprising a usually well-known quotation followed by a facetious sequel (as “every one to his own taste,” said the old woman as she kissed the cow) |