美国常用有趣的俚语

1. "Nerd" in American slang is similar to the Chinese term "bookworm," referring to individuals who are intelligent and hardworking but also overly conservative and serious. They can be looked down upon in school.

2. In contrast, "jock" describes someone who is physically robust and attractive, popular with girls, and adept at sports like American football and basketball. The term also extends to the attractive female athletes known as "girljocks."

3. The term "egghead" gained prominence during the 1952 U.S. presidential election between General Dwight D. Eisenhower and the erudite Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson. Stevenson's carefully crafted speeches were florid and obscure, appealing only to intellectuals like himself. His opponents mockingly said, "Sure, all the eggheads love Stevenson. But how many eggheads do you think there are?" An "egghead" thus refers to a Intellectual or someone who is overly bookish.

4. "Hick" denotes a person from the countryside, while "slick" means smooth or crafty. Therefore, "city slicker" is a term used by rural folks to describe an urbane, well-dressed individual who seems worldly but may not be trustworthy.

5. A "turkey" in the U.S. is not just a dish but also a slang term for an unintelligent or incompetent person. The phrase "turkey farm" refers to a government or business entity that employs such individuals and finds it difficult to let them go.