1806, originally a military drill to teach balance; "to stand on each leg alternately and swing the other back and forth." This, presumably, reminded someone of a goose's way of walking. In reference to "marching without bending the knees" (as in Nazi military reviews) it apparently is first recorded 1916. As a verb by 1854.
双语例句
1. He said that what they were up to would cook Krasky's goose.
他说他们暗中进行的阴谋可能会使克拉斯基的计划流产。
来自柯林斯例句
2. She still got goose bumps whenever he walked into the room.
只要他一走进房间，她仍旧会起鸡皮疙瘩。
来自柯林斯例句
3. An increase in crime could kill the golden goose of tourism.
犯罪率的上升可能会扼杀旅游业这只产金蛋的鹅。
来自《权威词典》
4. It gave me goose pimples just to think about it.
只是想到它我就起鸡皮疙瘩。
来自《权威词典》
5. The friar preached against stealing and had a goose in his sleeve.
