The idiom Jack of all trades means the same as Jack of all trades and master of none. This
example shows idioms may vary by means of （ ）.
A、shortening
B、addition
C、replacement
D、position-shifting
【正确答案】：A
【题目解析】：本题考查习语的变异形式之一缩略法（shortening）。缩略法指的是偶尔出现在谚语和格言里，只取其中的一部分而不是全部。比如：the last straw=It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back.（终于使人不能忍受的最后一击）；Jack of all trades=Jack of all trades and master of none.（杂而不精的人，三脚猫）。因此答案是A。
The idiom Jack of all trades means the same as Jack of all trade
- 2024-07-28 14:06:28
- 英语词汇学(00832)