Dunks
Significado: Dunkin' Donuts — the beloved coffee and donut chain that's practically a religion in New England.
In New England, Dunkin' Donuts isn't just a coffee shop — it's a way of life. Locals call it 'Dunks' (never 'Dunkin'' in casual speech) and the density of locations in Massachusetts is staggering. 'Running to Dunks' is a daily ritual. Iced coffee from Dunks in the dead of winter is a New England badge of honor.
Ejemplos
- I need to stop at Dunks before work — I can't function without my iced coffee. 上班前得去趟Dunks——没有冰咖啡我活不了。Tengo que pasar por Dunks antes del trabajo — no funciono sin mi café con hielo.仕事前にダンクスに寄らないと — アイスコーヒーなしじゃ動けない。출근 전에 덩크스에 들러야 해 — 아이스커피 없이는 못 움직여.
- There are three Dunks within walking distance of my apartment. 我公寓走路能到的范围内有三家Dunks。Hay tres Dunks a poca distancia andando de mi apartamento.うちのアパートから歩いて行ける距離にダンクスが3軒ある。우리 아파트에서 걸어갈 수 있는 거리에 덩크스가 3개나 있어.
- It's twenty degrees outside and she's still drinking iced Dunks. That's so Boston. 外面零下好几度她还在喝冰的Dunks。果然是波士顿人。Hace menos veinte grados y ella sigue bebiendo café con hielo de Dunks. Eso es muy de Boston.外は氷点下なのにアイスのダンクス飲んでる。さすがボストンだね。밖이 영하인데 아이스 덩크스를 마시고 있네. 역시 보스턴답다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: coffee, daily routine, casual conversation
Tono: affectionate, casual
✓ Correcto
- I'm running to Dunks, want anything?我去趟Dunks,你要什么吗?Voy a Dunks, ¿quieres algo?ダンクスに行くけど、何かいる?덩크스에 다녀올 건데, 뭐 필요해?
- Dunks iced coffee hits different.Dunks的冰咖啡就是不一样。El café con hielo de Dunks es otra cosa.ダンクスのアイスコーヒーは格別だよ。덩크스 아이스커피는 뭔가 다르다니까.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't call it 'Dunkin' Donuts' in full in casual speech in Boston — 'Dunks' shows you belong在波士顿,日常口语中不要说'邓肯甜甜圈'全称——说'Dunks'才显得你是自己人No digas 'Dunkin' Donuts' con el nombre completo en el habla informal en Boston — 'Dunks' demuestra que eres de allí.ボストンでのカジュアルな会話では正式名称の「Dunkin' Donuts」と言わないこと —「Dunks」と言えば仲間だと分かってもらえる보스턴에서 일상 대화 중 '던킨 도너츠'라고 정식 명칭을 부르지 말 것 — '덩크스'라고 해야 현지인으로 보인다
Origen e historia
Dunkin' Donuts was founded in Quincy, Massachusetts in 1950 by William Rosenberg. It became the dominant coffee chain in New England, far outpacing Starbucks in the region. The affectionate nickname 'Dunks' reflects its intimate role in daily New England life.
Contexto cultural
Era: 1950
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: New England — especially Massachusetts, a cultural institution
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