1640s, from point (n.) + -y (2). Insult pointy-head for one deemed overly intellectual, attested by 1971, was popularized, if not coined, by U.S. politician George Wallace in his 1972 presidential run.
雙語例句
1. He has a pointy head.
他有一個(gè)尖尖的腦袋.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
2. When do we sprout hair and pointy ears?
當(dāng)我們頭發(fā)變多,耳朵變尖的時(shí)候?
來自電影對(duì)白
3. Ee Elf elf magic things. Pointy ears and pointy wings.
小精靈小精靈有魔法. 尖尖的耳朵和翅膀!
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
4. These knights each wore chain mail and pointy helmets.
這些騎士都穿著鎖子甲戴著尖盔.
來自互聯(lián)網(wǎng)
5. Elf elf magic things, pointy ears and pointy wings.