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apple-johnn. wrinkled winter apple,ripened aboutSt. John's Day (27 December) and kept two years tobe in perfect condition when shrivelled and withered.thus typifying an aged lover皱皮的冬苹果,(比喻)老情人。 △2H.IV.2.4.1: “What the devil hast thou broughtthere? apple-johns? Thou knowest Sir John cannot en-dure an apple-john.”你带来的是什么鬼东西? 干苹果吗? 你知道约翰爵士看见一只干苹果就受不了。 △1H.IV.3.3.4:“Iam withered like an old apple-john.”我干瘪得像一只皱皮老苹果。 |