From the 2nd paragraph of this article at PMLive.
上記の文で、a flash in the panの意味は?
In the sentence above, what does "a flash in the pan" mean?
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解答
意味:英辞郎によると、
《a ~》一時的な成功(者)◆【語源】火打ち石銃が火皿(pan)の中で発火するが空発に終わる様子からとなっていますが、下記英語の定義を読み解くともう少し深い意味があります。
Answer
According to Merriam-Webster:
- a sudden spasmodic effort that accomplishes nothing
- one that appears promising but turns out to be disappointing or worthless
Etymology/語源
Merriam-Websterによると、初めて使用されたのは、1706年。語源は、上記英辞郎の説明と同じです。
According to Merriam-Webster:
First Known Use of flash in the pan: 1706History and Etymology for flash in the pan:
from the firing of the priming in the pan of a flintlock musket without discharging the piece
Examples
- Sadly, their success was just a flash in the pan.
- The concept turned out to be merely a flash in the pan and is no longer used.
- He was named best new director of 1940, but his career was a flash in the pan.
- Last year’s 2.5 per cent growth was no flash in the pan.
- With only one hit song, it was obvious that the young pop star was going to be just another flash in the pan.
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