单词 | dozen |
释义 | dozen dozen /ˈdʌz.ən/ noun [C], determiner ► B1 twelve: » a dozen eggs» This recipe makes three dozen cookies.» Could you get me half a dozen (= six) eggs when you go to the shop?» INFORMAL I've spoken to him dozens of (= many) times, but I still don't know his name!» The refugees arrived by the dozen/in their dozens (= in large numbers).Thesaurus+: ↑Groups of things according to number • • • Extra Examples:» Most people would be hard-pressed to name more than half a dozen members of the government.» He sent a dozen roses to his betrothed.» Most office buildings have dozens of air ducts and vents.» There are dozens of different dyes to choose from.» Books like this are a dime a dozen. |
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