Groundhog Day
noun /ˈɡraʊndhɒɡ deɪ/
/ˈɡraʊndhɑːɡ deɪ/
- (in North America) February 2, when it is said that the groundhog comes out of its hole at the end of winter. If the sun shines and the groundhog sees its shadow, it is said that there will be another six weeks of winter.
(北美)土拨鼠日(2 月 2 日,据说是冬末土拨鼠出洞的日子,如果土拨鼠在晴天出洞看到自己的影子,就表示冬天还将持续六个星期) CultureIn many US communities people watch for the appearance of a groundhog on Groundhog Day. The best known of these places is Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where the groundhog is always called Phil. - an event that is repeated without changing
原样重复的事情;重复不变的事情 - The Government lost the vote then and it can expect a Groundhog Day next time.
政府在投票表决中失利,下一次也会是同样的结果。
- The Government lost the vote then and it can expect a Groundhog Day next time.
词源From the film Groundhog Day about a man who lives the same day many times.