surname, literally "John's (child);" see John. Phrase keep up with the Joneses (1913, American English) is from the title of a comic strip by Arthur R. Momand. The slang sense "intense desire, addiction" (1968) probably arose from earlier use of Jones as a synonym for "heroin," presumably from the proper name, but the connection, if any, is obscure. Related: Jonesing.
双语例句
1. Mr Farmer and Mrs Jones both admitted conspiring to murder her husband.
法默先生和琼斯太太都承认密谋杀死了琼斯先生。
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2. Mr Jones received loud support from his local community.
琼斯先生获得了他所在社区民众的热烈支持。
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3. Jones harps on this theme more than on any other.
这个话题最能让琼斯唠叨个没完。
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4. Fusilier Jones ran towards the Ops Room to find his lieutenant.
燧发枪团士兵琼斯奔向作战指挥室寻找他的中尉长官。
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5. Mrs Jones was a pleasant, homely person with a ready smile.
