colloquial or familiar abbreviation of the masc. proper name Jacob (q.v.). As the typical name of a rustic lout, from 1854. (Jakey still is the typical name for "an Amishman" among the non-Amish of Pennsylvania Dutch country). Slang meaning "excellent, fine" is from 1914, American English, of unknown origin.
双语例句
1. Jake has raised two smashing kids and I trust his judgement.
杰克养大了两个了不起的孩子，我相信他的判断。
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2. Jake's head jerked up at the throb of the engine.
听到发动机的轰鸣声，杰克猛地抬起了头。
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3. Jake wanted to wake up, but sleep held him back.
杰克想要醒来，但睡意使他又沉入梦乡。
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4. Jake would not countenance Janis's marrying while still a student.
