flunk的词源

英文词源

flunk (v.)

1823, American English college slang, original meaning "to back out, give up, fail," of obscure origin, traditionally said to be an alteration of British university slang funk "to be frightened, shrink from" (see funk (n.1)). Meaning "cause to fail, give a failing mark to" is from 1843. Related: Flunked; flunking.

中文词源

flunk：失败，不及格

校园俚语。通常认为来自funk拼写变体，沮丧，懦夫。

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