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 ( ).
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。
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