whoa, Nelly

感叹词 intj.
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英文释义

感叹词 intj.
  1. an exclamation of surprise, especially one in response to an unexpected acceleration of speed
    — ...the jeep’s brakes never quite worked, even when Brady uttered the catch phrases "Whoa, Nellybelle" or "Whoa, Nelly."

词源

From whoa! (a command to slow or stop) + Nelly (a common name for a mule or horse). A popular catch-phrase, together with "Whoa, Nellybelle" on the Roy Rogers TV show (1951–1957).
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