Banbury story of a cock and a bull

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/    美 /ˈbænb(ə)ɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A roundabout, nonsensical story. UK,idiomatic,obsolete,slang
    — BANBURY STORY, of a Cock and a Bull, an Idle relation, in order to pick Acquaintance on the Road, till a convenient Place and Opportunity offer to rob or plunder.

词形变化

Banbury stories of a cock and a bull plural Banbury story alternative Banbury story of a cock and bull alternative

词源

Origin unknown. Folk history claims derivation from the rivalry between two inns in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, England, one called “The Cock” and the other called “The Bull”, where travellers would congregate to hear fanciful stories told; one such story involved travellers destined for the city of Banbury. However, there is little evidence supporting this etymology.
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