yanks
n.
突然的猛拉( yank的名词复数 );
v.
猛拉（某物）( yank的第三人称单数 );
拿某人开涮，跟某人开玩笑;
例句:
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With the Yanks, it's all bells and whistles.
来自NEWYORKER
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No, the Yanks are not quite ready to advance.
没有, 北军还没有充分做好推进的准备.
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You know what [ bleep ] Yanks can be.
你也知道那些美国佬是怎么样的人.
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The driver slams on the brakes and yanks the wheel.
司机猛踩刹车,扭转方向盘.
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They give me vast tips, especially the Yanks.
来自J. Trollope
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Chatroulette yanks that rug out from under you to an extent.
来自NEWYORKER