
好词典

源自Dutch(荷兰的)+ man(人),17世纪开始使用。部分短语源于英荷战争时期的文化偏见。
❶ 指荷兰男性,或具有荷兰血统的人。在英语中有时也用于泛指荷兰人,但需注意文化敏感性。
“The Dutchman was proud of his heritage.”
(这位荷兰人以他的传统为傲。)
“A group of Dutchmen visited the museum.”
(一群荷兰人参观了博物馆。)
❶ 在航海术语中,指用于临时修补船体的小木块或金属片。
“The sailor used a dutchman to patch the hole.”
(水手用修补块堵住了洞。)
“A dutchman can be a temporary fix for a damaged hull.”
(修补块可以暂时修复受损的船体。)
Dutch courage — 指饮酒后获得的虚假勇气,常用于形容酒后壮胆的行为。
“He was speaking loudly with Dutch courage.”
(他借着酒劲大声说话。)
Dutch uncle — 形容给予直率甚至严厉建议的人,像叔叔般直言不讳。
“She talked to me like a Dutch uncle about my spending habits.”
(她像严厉的长辈一样直言不讳地批评我的消费习惯。)