| 单词 | scotch |
| 释义 | Word Frequency scotch 1(skɒtʃ) verb (transitive) 1. to put an end to; crush bad weather scotched our plans 2. archaic to injure so as to render harmless 3. obsolete to cut or score noun 4. archaic a gash; scratch 5. a line marked down, as for hopscotch Word origin C15: of obscure originWord Frequency scotch 2(skɒtʃ) verb 1. (transitive) to block, prop, or prevent from moving with or as if with a wedge noun 2. a block or wedge to prevent motion Word origin C17: of obscure originWord Frequency Scotch 1(skɒtʃ) adjective 1. another word for Scottish noun ▶ USAGE In the north of England and in Scotland, Scotch is not used outside fixed expressions such as Scotch whisky. The use of Scotch for Scots or Scottish is otherwise felt to be incorrect, esp when applied to people2. the Scots or their language Word Frequency Scotch 2(skɒtʃ) noun 1. Also called: Scotch whisky whisky distilled esp from fermented malted barley and made in Scotland 2. Northeast England a type of relatively mild beer |
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