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词汇 Buckley's
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Definition of Buckley's in English:

Buckley's

noun ˈbʌklɪz
in phrase have Buckley's luck" or "have Buckley's chanceAustralian, NZ informal
  • Have little or no chance of doing or achieving something.

    the vehicle had Buckley's chance of stopping

    这车几乎没有停下来的可能。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Therefore, if one has a matter which is over $10 000, one has Buckley's chance of having it heard in the Industrial Magistrates Court.
    • I need to put this on record because I am supposed to be hosting that concert and I think I have a Buckley's of doing that.
    • In short, they feared that they had Buckley's chance of making a success of it.

Origin

Late 19th century: sometimes said to be from the name of William Buckley (died 1856), who, despite dire predictions as to his chances of survival, lived with the Aborigines for many years.

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