dozen
/ˈdʌzn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #1850 in the learning path
十二个；一打
Definitions
num. a group of twelve
十二个；一打
n. a large unspecified quantity, used in the plural
许多；几十个
Example
Please buy a dozen eggs on your way home.
请在回家的路上买十二个鸡蛋。
Dozens of community gardens have opened across the city, giving residents more opportunities to grow food.
全市已开设数十个社区菜园，让居民有更多机会种植食物。
Collocations
- a dozen eggs
- half a dozen
- dozens of people
Usage tip
two dozen不加s；dozens of表示许多。
FAQ
- What does dozen mean?
- a group of twelve a large unspecified quantity, used in the plural
- How is dozen pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʌzn/, US /ˈdʌzn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
