首页英语词典jackrabbitjackrabbit的意思

jackrabbit

['dʒækræbɪt]
  • n. 长耳大野兔(主要生长于北美西部)

中文词源


jackrabbit 杰克兔

jack,缩写自jackass,公驴,rabbit,兔子。因这种兔子耳朵较长而得名。

英文词源


jackrabbit (n.)
1863, American English, shortening of jackass-rabbit (1851), so called for its long ears. Proverbial for bursts of speed (up to 45 mph).