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Uncle SamBrE /ˌʌŋkl ˈsæm/ NAmE /ˌʌŋkl ˈsæm/ noun (informal ) a way of referring to the United States of America or the US government (sometimes shown as a tall man with a white beard and a tall hat )山姆大叔(指美国或美国政府,有时被塑造成有白胡子、戴大礼帽的高个子男人)◆ He owed $20 000 in tax to Uncle Sam . 他欠美国政府 2 万美元税款。Expressions with people’s namesAunt Sally,Hobson’s choice,Hooray Henry,Houdini,Jack the Lad,Jack Robinson,Jane Doe,Joe Bloggs,Joe Public,Joe Sixpack,John Bull,John Doe,John Hancock,Johnny Reb,PC Plod,Uncle Sam |