Aunt Sally
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Aunt Sallies
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Aunt Sally, 一种传统的英国游戏，玩家通过投掷棍棒或球试图将名为"Aunt Sally"的玩偶从支架上击落
a traditional English game where players try to knock a doll named "Aunt Sally" off a stand by throwing sticks or balls
Aunt Sally is a traditional pub game from England that dates back to the 17th century and was originally played at fairs. The game involves throwing wooden sticks, called "dolls," at a wooden peg, known as "the dolly," which is placed on a stand. The aim is to knock the dolly off without hitting the stand. Each successful hit scores a point, and players take turns to compete. Aunt Sally requires skill, precision, and practice to master the throws. It remains a popular social game in some regions.
- We played Aunt Sally at the village fair last weekend and had a great time.
上周末我们在乡村集市上玩了Aunt Sally，玩得很开心。
- I finally knocked the dolly off the stand in Aunt Sally after a few tries.
经过几次尝试，我终于在Aunt Sally游戏中把玩偶从架子上打了下来。
- Have you ever tried Aunt Sally?It is a fun game for a group of friends.
你试过Aunt Sally吗？这是一个适合一群朋友玩的游戏。
- Aunt Sally was one of the main attractions at the festival this year.
Aunt Sally是今年节日的主要景点之一。
- The pub had an old-fashioned Aunt Sally set up outside for people to enjoy.
酒吧外面设置了一个传统的Aunt Sally游戏供人们享受。
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an imaginary person or thing often criticized or blamed in discussions or arguments
- In the office banter, coworkers affectionately referred to the outdated coffee machine as "Aunt Sally," jokingly blaming it for their caffeine-related woes.
在办公室的玩笑中，同事们亲切地称那台过时的咖啡机为“莎莉阿姨”，开玩笑地将其归咎于他们与咖啡因有关的烦恼。
- In the meeting, Sarah mentioned "Aunt Sally" to symbolize a hypothetical customer unhappy with the proposed changes, stressing the importance of addressing possible concerns.
在会议上，莎拉提到了“莎莉阿姨”来象征一个对提议的变更不满的假设客户，强调了解决可能担忧的重要性。