jerrycan的词源

英文词源

jerrycan

"A large flat-sided metal container for storing or transporting liquids, typically petrol or water", Second World War: from Jerry + can², because such containers were first used in Germany.

中文词源

jerrycan：大扁平容器，油壶

二战俚语。jerry,德国佬，can,容器。因德国人首次使用而得名。

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