How do you use "dozen" in a sentence?

Please buy a dozen eggs from the supermarket. We've had dozens of complaints about the noise. A baker's dozen means you get thirteen instead of twelve.

dozen

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Significado: Twelve of something; informally, approximately twelve or many

一打，十二个，许多

docena, doce, muchos

ダース、12個、多数

다스, 12개, 다수

A 'dozen' specifically means twelve of something, though informally it can mean approximately twelve or simply 'a lot.' The phrase 'a baker's dozen' means thirteen, traditionally given to avoid accusations of short-changing customers. It is commonly used when buying items like eggs, doughnuts, or roses.

「dozen」具体指某物有十二个，但非正式地可以指大约十二个或简单地指'很多'。短语'a baker's dozen'意思是十三个，传统上是为了避免被指责缺斤少两而给的。购买鸡蛋、甜甜圈或玫瑰等物品时常用。

Una «dozen» significa específicamente doce de algo, aunque informalmente puede significar aproximadamente doce o simplemente «muchos». La frase «a baker's dozen» significa trece, tradicionalmente dado para evitar acusaciones de engañar a los clientes. Se usa comúnmente al comprar artículos como huevos, rosquillas o rosas.

「dozen」は具体的には何かが12個あることを意味しますが、くだけた表現では約12個、または単に「たくさん」を意味することがあります。「a baker's dozen（パン屋のダース）」というフレーズは13を意味し、伝統的に客をごまかしたという非難を避けるために渡されていました。卵、ドーナツ、バラなどを買うときによく使われます。

'dozen'은 구체적으로 12개를 의미하지만, 비공식적으로는 약 12개 또는 단순히 '많은'을 의미할 수 있습니다. 'a baker's dozen(베이커스 다즌)'이라는 표현은 13개를 의미하며, 전통적으로 고객에게 양을 속인다는 비난을 피하기 위해 하나를 더 주던 관행에서 유래했습니다. 달걀, 도넛, 장미 등을 살 때 흔히 사용됩니다.

Ejemplos

Please buy a dozen eggs from the supermarket.
请从超市买一打鸡蛋。
Por favor, compra una docena de huevos en el supermercado.
スーパーマーケットで卵を1ダース買ってきてください。
슈퍼마켓에서 달걀 한 다스를 사 오세요.
We've had dozens of complaints about the noise.
我们收到了几十个关于噪音的投诉。
Hemos tenido docenas de quejas sobre el ruido.
騒音について何十件もの苦情がありました。
소음에 대해 수십 건의 불만이 접수되었습니다.
A baker's dozen means you get thirteen instead of twelve.
Baker's dozen的意思是你得到十三个而不是十二个。
Una docena de panadero significa que recibes trece en lugar de doce.
パン屋のダースは12個ではなく13個もらえるという意味です。
베이커스 다즌은 12개가 아니라 13개를 받는다는 의미입니다.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: general

Tono: neutral

Origen e historia

From Old French 'dozeine' meaning 'a group of twelve', from 'doze' (twelve), from Latin 'duodecim' (twelve), from 'duo' (two) and 'decem' (ten).

Contexto cultural

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Historia y curiosidades

'Dozen' comes from the Old French 'dozeine,' derived from Latin 'duodecim' (twelve). The duodecimal system (base 12) was once common because 12 is easily divisible by 2, 3, 4, and 6, making it practical for trade and measurement. This is why eggs and many items are still sold by the dozen.

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