1520s, "short bit of sarcastic writing, witty scoff," of unknown origin. If the meaning "small firework that burns with a hissing noise" (also 1520s) is the original one, the word might be imitative.
雙語例句
1. The all-party meeting was a damp squib.
全黨大會沒有取得預期效果。
來自柯林斯例句
2. You know what I mean -- a squib or two saying that it's going to take place. "
你明白我的意思 -- 來上兩三句說明何時何地有這么場演出就行了. ”
來自英漢文學 - 嘉莉妹妹
3. These can be ignited as by means of a squib or exploded with a cartridge.
這些物質可用點火頭點燃或由起爆藥起爆.
來自辭典例句
4. The party was a bit of a damp squib.
這次聚會有些掃興.
來自互聯網
5. North Korea's nuclear test was a damp squib in market terms.