单词 | Dutch |
释义 | Dutch (dʌtʃ ) 1. adjective B2 Dutch means relating to or belonging to the Netherlands, or to its people, language, or culture. ...the Dutch prime minister. 2. plural noun B2 The Dutch are the people of the Netherlands. The Dutch developed a custom by which children put out shoes which Saint Nicholas would fill with gifts when he came visiting. 3. uncountable noun B2 Dutch is the language spoken in the Netherlands. 4. go Dutch phrase [VERB inflects] If two or more people go Dutch, each of them pays their own bill, for example in a restaurant. [informal] We went Dutch on a meal in the new restaurant in Shaftesbury Avenue. Idioms: go Dutch [old-fashioned] to share the cost of the bill for something, such as a meal or an evening out I would suggest that you offer to pay or at least go Dutch tomorrow night. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Dutch courage [mainly British] an alcoholic drink that someone believes will increase their confidence The survey also noted how some performers used a little Dutch courage to overcome inhibitions. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Translations: Chinese: 荷兰的, 荷兰人 Japanese: オランダの, オランダ人 |
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