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benny

UK //ˈbɛni//US //ˈbɛni//

词源

作为药物俚语可能源自苯丙胺(amphetamine)的缩写;作为外套的俚语来源不明,可能是特定地区的方言演变。

noun

❶ 俚语中指安非他命类兴奋剂药物,尤其指苯丙胺(amphetamine),常用于非正式场合或特定群体中。

“He took a benny to stay awake during the long drive.”

(他吃了一片兴奋剂,以便在长途驾驶中保持清醒。)

“Back in the 60s, some students used bennies to study all night.”

(在60年代,一些学生服用兴奋剂来通宵学习。)

❶ 在美国某些地区的俚语中,指一件外套或大衣,尤其是男式外套。

“He threw on his benny before heading out into the cold.”

(他在出门前匆匆披上了外套。)

“That's a nice benny you're wearing—where did you get it?”

(你穿的外套不错,在哪里买的?)

同义词:amphetamine, speed, upper, jacket, coat

常见短语

pop a benny — 俚语,意为服用一片兴奋剂(苯丙胺类药物)。

“Some truckers pop a benny to stay alert on long hauls.”

(一些卡车司机会服用兴奋剂以在长途运输中保持清醒。)