20100727 Bugs Bunny's Debut (1)

Bugs Bunny's Debut

What's up, Doc?

He has gray and white hair, long ears and turns 70 today. But he doesn't look his age, and he has amazing energy. Who or what is this creature? Bugs Bunny - the famouscartoon rabbit who is always chewing on a carrot!

First official appearance
Seventy years ago today, in the cartoon A Wild Hare, a hunter was hunting rabbits. A nameless rabbit suddenly emerged from a hole and said, "What's up, Doc?" That line became Bugs' signature phrase.

Popping up from the rabbit hole was Bugs Bunny's first appearance with this personality. This is why it is considered his first official appearance. Bugs, however, stayed nameless until his second appearance in the cartoon series Elmer's Pet Rabbit.

Popularity
According to the magazine TV Guide, Bugs Bunny is the greatest cartoon character in American history. He is a classic example of "the smart-aleck American comic." His tricks have made people laugh for generations. And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't about to slow down!




emerge v. 出現/顯露
=> come into view
eg: The full moon emerged from behind the clouds.
=> 滿月從雲層後出現。
eg: Bears emerged from the woods after hibernating.
=> 經過冬眠後，熊在樹林後出現。

emerging adj. 新興的/崛起中的

signature n. 特徵/標誌
signature phrase 口頭禪
eg: "I'll be back!" is the signature phrase of the Terminator.
=> "我會再回來!" 是魔鬼終結者的口頭禪。
eg: "Good night and good luck!" is the famous anchor's signature phrase.
=> 這位有名的主播的口頭禪"晚安並祝好運! " 。

smart-aleck adj. 自作聰明的
=> describe personality, you try to make people laugh, you are smart and you know you are smart
eg: The smart-aleck rookie detective got himself in trouble.
=> 這個自作聰明的菜鳥正在讓自己身陷危機。
eg: His smart-aleck comments made him the laughing stock of the class.
=> 他自以為聰明的評論讓他成為全班的笑柄。



debut n. 首次露面/初次登臺
=> first public appearance

chew v. 咀嚼/深思

hare n. 兔子
=> rabbit

signature phrase 口頭禪

personality n. 人格, 品格
=> the type person you are

smart-aleck adj. 【口】自作聰明之人

comic n. 連環漫畫

people of all ages
eg: Bugs make people of all ages laugh.

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trick n. 魔術/把戲/惡作劇
magic tricks 魔術把戲
eg: His tricks have made people laugh for generations
=> 他的鬼把戲讓世世代代的觀眾歡笑

trickster 騙子

trick
= prank
= practical joke 惡作劇




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And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't about to slow down!
=> And even after 70 years, Bugs isn't going to slow down.

not about to
=> not having the desire or plan to

eg: The secretary is not about to get herself in trouble by interrupting her boss' meeting.
eg: Don't worry. I'm not about to go out and tell your secret to other people.