| 释义 |
cigar /sɪˈgɑː(r)/●close but no ciˈgar (NAmE, informal) used to say that the answer, result, etc. is not quite good enough 接近了，但还没答对；还不够好；离成功还差一点儿 ORIGIN This expression comes from the old US custom of giving a cigar as a prize in fairground games of skill, such as shooting games. 这个表达法源于美国旧俗，当时常以一支雪茄烟作为射击等露天比赛的奖品。 |
