Silent Sam

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A person who seldom or never speaks; a taciturn or unresponsive individual. attributive,informal,sometimes
    — But because Pierce has usually avoided the news media and gone about his work in the quiet behind-the-scenes way that brought him eminence as a top New York City litigator, the press has derisively tagged him "Silent Sam."
  2. A machine, device, etc. which operates without making noticeable sound. broadly,informal
    — "I've named my new noiseless aeroplane—Army Air Scout—I've named that Silent Sam. Wait until you hear it, or rather, don't hear it, and I think you'll agree with me. Silent Sam for Uncle Sam!"
  3. A mixed alcoholic beverage, usually containing vodka, a cola soft drink, and other ingredients. informal
    — Ingredients: 13 oz vodka, 1 liter cola, (pepsi, coca cola...), 6-10 scoops iced tea. . . . Add all ingredients to a punch bowl.

词形变化

Silent Sams plural silent Sam alternative

词源

From silent (“speechless, mute”) + Sam (“a diminutive of male given name Samuel”). From ante 1920.
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