
好词典

可能源自英语姓氏 Carruthers,但作为虚构名字的用法流行于20世纪,常出现在幽默或讽刺语境中。
❶ 指一种虚构的姓氏,常被用作幽默或讽刺的名字,通常用来代表一个自以为是或装腔作势的人。
“He introduced himself as Mr. Carruthers, as if that name should impress anyone.”
(他自称是卡鲁瑟斯先生,好像这个名字能让人印象深刻似的。)
“The play featured a pompous character named Carruthers who constantly boasted about his wealth.”
(这部剧里有个叫卡鲁瑟斯的傲慢角色,总是吹嘘自己的财富。)
pull a Carruthers — 指表现得像卡鲁瑟斯一样装腔作势或自命不凡,通常带有讽刺意味。
“He really pulled a Carruthers when he insisted on ordering the most expensive wine.”
(当他坚持要点最贵的酒时,他真是装得像个卡鲁瑟斯。)