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单词 Jove
释义

Jove

noun

ˈjōv How to pronounce Jove (audio)
: jupiter sense 1
Phrases
by Jove or less commonly by jove
chiefly British, old-fashioned + sometimes humorous
used interjectionally to express surprise or to add emphasis
By jove, Randal, how pleasant a thing is life in London! Edward Bulwer-Lytton"By jove, Lily, you do look a stunner!" Edith Wharton… I've made up my mind to one thing, and, by Jove, I'll stick to it. Anthony TrollopeThey are not attractive … and nor are they particularly comfortable or cheap, but by Jove they work. Bryony Gordon… a setting in which one fully expects to overhear such expletives as Egad! or By Jove! or Bully! … Hudson Bridges

Word History

Etymology

Latin Jov-, Juppiter

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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