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单词 gordon bennett
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Gordon Bennettint.

Brit. /ˌɡɔːdn ˈbɛnᵻt/, U.S. /ˌɡɔrd(ə)n ˈbɛnət/
Forms: 1900s– Gordon Bennet (irregular), 1900s– Gordon Bennett.
Origin: Probably from a proper name. Etymon: proper name Gordon Bennett.
Etymology: Probably < the name of James Gordon Bennett Jr. (1841–1918), U.S. publisher, editor, and sponsor of sporting events, perhaps as a euphemistic substitution for gorblimey int.
British colloquial.
Expressing surprise, incredulity, or exasperation.
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1937 ‘J. Curtis’ You're in Racket, Too xii. 130 Gordon Bennett. He wasn't half tired.
1967 J. Speight Till Death us do Part (1973) 67 Oh Gordon Bennett! Look—what have we got to do to make you believe us?
1983 S. Bell If..Only Again (1984) 126 (caption) Gordon Bennett!! The whole house is falling down!
1997 Fore! July 75/2 Went from bad to worse. Gordon Bennett, I was 7 over after 10 holes.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, September 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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