jack-in-the-box的词源

英文词源

jack-in-the-box (n.)

1560s, originally a name for a sharp or cheat, "who deceived tradesmen by substituting empty boxes for others full of money" [Robert Nares, "A Glossary of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions," London, 1905]. As a type of toy, it is attested from 1702.

中文词源

jack-in-the-box：玩偶匣

jack,代称，即盒子里的杰克。用来指儿童玩具玩偶匣。

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