| 词汇 | rubber |
| 释义 | rubber Theme: TIRES n. automobile tires; the rubber of automobile tires.This car has some fine rubber on it.The rubber on my car is practically ruined. rubber 1. adjective used of a cheque, unfunded. A back-formation from the metaphor of an unfunded cheque bouncing US, 1991 2. noun 1 a condom. The most common, and almost only, slang term for a condom in the US US, 1947. 2 balloons US, 1966. 3 collectively, a car's tyres. A car might be said to have 'good rubber' US, 1882. 4 a car US, 1964. 5 a rubber bullet US, 1982.► burn rubberto spin a car's wheels in a fast start, leaving rubber tracks on the road US, 1957.► chirp rubberto shift gears in a car in a manner that produces a chirping sound of tyre meeting road US, 1965.► on rubberdriving a car US, 1945.► peel rubberto spin a car's wheels in a fast start, leaving rubber tracks on the road US, 1971 burn rubberTo drive extremely quickly in a rubber-wheeled vehicle, especially a car. A reference to car tires which, if accelerated too quickly on pavement, can heat to the point of producing smoke and tire tracks. We're going to be late for the party, let's burn rubber! rubber johnnyslang A condom. Primarily heard in UK, Ireland. Remember, mate: only a fool doesn't wear a rubber johnny on a one-night stand. In an effort to promote safe sexual practices, the student union began handing our rubber johnnies to everyone passing by. rubber jungleAn aviation term among pilots and airline crew for the effect created when the rubber oxygen masks in a commercial aircraft deploy from its ceiling. Everyone started to panic when the rubber jungle appeared, so I had to reassure them that it was just a minor hiccup and that we were all perfectly safe. rubber chicken dinnerA dinner served at a large catered event, especially a political or corporate fundraising event, in which many people must be served simultaneously and the quality of food suffers as a result. ("Rubber chicken" is sometimes hyphenated.) I'll tell you, though: more than the long hours on the road, the repetitive speeches, or the manic workload, I cannot stand the rubber chicken dinners when I'm on the campaign trail. We really wanted to throw the whole "rubber-chicken dinner" association out the window for our next charity drive, so we've partnered with a local co-op kitchen to bring fresh, home-cooked meals to the table. rubber checkA check that draws upon a bank account which does not have enough funds to cover the amount. The check is called "rubber" because it "bounces" (i.e., it is not honored because of insufficient funds). Primarily heard in US. The man was finally arrested after years of writing rubber checks to businesses all around the country. rubber roomslang A room in which the walls are padded. It is typically found in psychiatric institutions, where it houses one who is not mentally stable, in an effort to prevent self-harm. That patient kept banging her head against the wall, so she is now in a rubber room for her own safety. rubber1. slang An eraser, whether or not it is made from genuine rubber. Primarily heard in UK, Australia, Ireland. Mark, pass me a rubber, will you? I got these calculations all bollocksed up. 2. slang A condom. Primarily heard in US. Always remember to wear a rubber, bro. rubber stamp1. verb To approve of something without careful consideration of it. Please don't rubber stamp these applications—check each one thoroughly 2. noun One who approves of something without careful consideration of it. Oh, Joel is just a rubber stamp—I doubt he has strong feelings about this issue one way or another. 3. noun The act of approving something in such a manner. Who cares what that proposal actually says? It just needs a rubber stamp. lay (some) rubberTo drive extremely quickly in a rubber-wheeled vehicle, especially a car. A reference to car tires which, if accelerated too quickly on pavement, can heat to the point of producing smoke and tire tracks. We're going to be late for the party—let's lay some rubber! I love watching drivers from all over the country lay rubber during the grand prix. where the rubber meets the roadThe point at which someone's or something's efforts, resolve, or viability are put to the test; the point at which things become truly or meaningfully challenging. Their business model is sound, but drumming up continued support with the public throughout the year will be where the rubber meets the road. rubber sockslang A condom. If you're having one-night stands, you should always use a rubber sock! lay (some) rubberSl. to spin one's car tires when accelerating, leaving black marks on the street. At that age all they want to do is get in the car and lay some rubber. You wanna know how well I can lay some rubber in this thing? where the rubber meets the roadFig. at the point in a process where there are challenges, issues, or problems. Now we have spelled out the main area of dissent. This is where the rubber meets the road. burn rubberDrive very fast, as in We'll have to burn rubber to get there in time. In this bit of automotive jargon, the rubber refers to tires that heat up when they rotate suddenly at great speed. [Slang; mid-1900s] rubber checkA check drawn on an account without the funds to pay it, as in He's been handing out rubber checks right and left, but the police have caught up with him . The rubber alludes to the fact that, like rubber, the check "bounces," in this case back from the bank. [Slang; c. 1920] rubber stampA person or organization that automatically approves or endorses a policy without assessing its merit; also, such an approval or endorsement. For example, The nominating committee is merely a rubber stamp; they approve anyone the chairman names , or The dean gave his rubber stamp to the recommendations of the tenure committee. This metaphoric term alludes to the rubber printing device used to imprint the same words over and over. [Early 1900s] burn rubberdrive very quickly. informal 1998 Times Monsanto is burning rubber on a racetrack to become world leader in life sciences. rubber chequea cheque that is returned unpaid. informal humorousThe expression plays on the idea of a cheque that ‘bounces’, or is unpaid because there are insufficient funds in the drawer's account to cover it. burn rubber tv. to run a car engine so fast that one spins the tires so that rubber is left on the street. (see also lay (some) rubber.) When George was at the age when the greatest thrill was burning rubber, he began to shave once a week. lay (some) rubber tv. to spin one’s car tires when accelerating, leaving black marks on the street. (see also burn rubber.) At that age all they want to do is get in the car and lay some rubber. lay rubberverbSee lay some rubber rubber1. n. automobile tires; the rubber of automobile tires left on the street from spinning tires. The rubber on my car is practically ruined. 2. Go to rubber (check). 3. n. a condom. He always carries a rubber “just in case.” rubber (check) n. a check that bounces; a forged check. (see also bounce.) The bank says I wrote a rubber check, but I’m sure there was enough money on deposit. rubberverbSee rubber check rubber sock n. a timid person; a passive and compliant person. Come on! Stand up for your rights. Don’t be such a rubber sock! lay rubberSlang To accelerate a motor vehicle suddenly from a stop so that the wheels spin rapidly. where the rubber meets the road Where the practical reality or crucial test is: "The sales effort is where the rubber meets the road in every competitive business" (Brian Tracy). |
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