| 释义 |
sheesh, int. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. |ʃiːʃ|, U.S. |ʃiʃ|
[Probably an alteration of Jeeze int.]
Expressing exasperation, surprise, disapproval, etc.: ‘jeez!’, ‘good grief!’.
1959Clearfield (Pa.) Progress 31 Oct. 16/2 When I asked him which one he preferred he stated, ‘Rice University where Uncle Ben was converted.’ Sheesh, such wit. 1975Potomac Mag. 7 Feb. 9/2 ‘Sheesh,’ moans Mullins amid considerable traffic, squeaking open and shut the gates. 1989C. Stoll Cuckoo's Egg xi. 53 The boss was furious... Sheesh. At least his anger was aimed elsewhere. 2000Times 17 Nov. ii. 6/1 Members of the newly elected legislative body were also warned to watch out for bishops dressed in shorts and T-shirts instead of episcopal purple at the summer meeting in York. Sheesh! Next they'll be walking around in Jesus sandals. |