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源自中古英语 'scocchen',意为'切断'或'阻止'。作为名词指苏格兰威士忌时,源自 'Scotland'(苏格兰)。
❶ 指阻止或终止某事的发生或发展,通常是通过采取行动或设置障碍来实现。
“The police scotched the rumor about the missing child.”
(警方制止了关于失踪儿童的谣言。)
“She scotched his plans by refusing to lend him money.”
(她拒绝借钱给他,从而阻止了他的计划。)
❶ 指苏格兰威士忌,通常由大麦或其他谷物酿造而成,具有独特的风味。
“He poured himself a glass of scotch after dinner.”
(晚餐后他给自己倒了一杯苏格兰威士忌。)
“She prefers scotch over other types of whiskey.”
(她更喜欢苏格兰威士忌,而不是其他类型的威士忌。)
scotch tape — 指透明胶带,常用于粘贴纸张或其他轻质物品。
“Can you pass me the scotch tape? I need to wrap this gift.”
(你能把透明胶带递给我吗?我需要包装这个礼物。)