1520s, "short bit of sarcastic writing, witty scoff," of unknown origin. If the meaning "small firework that burns with a hissing noise" (also 1520s) is the original one, the word might be imitative.
双语例句
1. The all-party meeting was a damp squib.
全党大会没有取得预期效果。
来自柯林斯例句
2. You know what I mean -- a squib or two saying that it's going to take place. "
你明白我的意思 -- 来上两三句说明何时何地有这么场演出就行了. ”
来自英汉文学 - 嘉莉妹妹
3. These can be ignited as by means of a squib or exploded with a cartridge.
这些物质可用点火头点燃或由起爆药起爆.
来自辞典例句
4. The party was a bit of a damp squib.
这次聚会有些扫兴.
来自互联网
5. North Korea's nuclear test was a damp squib in market terms.
