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dunce cap

/ˈdʌns kæp/

翻译: 一种圆锥形的纸帽,历史上曾戴在反应迟钝或不专心的学生头上,作为惩罚或耻辱的标志。该词现已过时且带有侮辱性。

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/ˈdʌns kæp/C1informal已废弃
  • zh一种圆锥形的纸帽,历史上曾戴在反应迟钝或不专心的学生头上,作为惩罚或耻辱的标志。该词现已过时且带有侮辱性。

A conical hat made of paper, historically placed on the head of a slow or inattentive student as a punishment or mark of shame in classrooms. The term is now considered outdated and humiliating.

  1. Historical punishment hatB2formal

    A conical hat, historically used in schools as a form of punishment for slow or inattentive students.

    zh笨蛋帽

    • In the 19th century, a student might be forced to wear a dunce cap for failing a test.
    • The dunce cap was a symbol of humiliation in old classrooms.
    • He felt like he was wearing a dunce cap when he couldn't answer the simple question.
  2. Symbol of stupidityB2informal

    A metaphorical term for someone who is considered foolish or slow to learn.

    zh愚蠢的象征

    • Don't be a dunce cap; read the instructions carefully.
    • He felt like a dunce cap after making that silly mistake.
    • The team's poor performance earned them the dunce cap of the league.