John Bull

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英文释义

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  1. A personification of England.
    — How much longer are we English to assist foreign nations in misunderstanding us, by holding up that ridiculous lay-figure of our race known by the style and title of John Bull?
  2. Something or someone that is stereotypically English. broadly
    — In spite of these promptings to reflection, ignorance of his neighbours is the character of the typical John Bull. His is a domineering nature, steady in fight, imperious to command, but neither curious nor quick about the life of others.

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Introduced by Dr. John Arbuthnot.
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