a dozen

a dozen的音标是[ˈæ djuːz(ə)n]，基本翻译是“一打”，速记技巧是“ad(一个)+juice(汁、液)+n(名词)”。

a dozen 的词源：

- 词源：来自古英语 dūsen，表示“十二”

变化形式：

- 复数形式：dozens

- 过去式：dug

- 过去分词：dug

- 现在分词：dug

相关单词：

- dozen of：表示“许多”

- a score of：表示“二十个”

- scores of：表示“许多”

- dozens more：表示“再有十二个”

- dozens of：表示“许多”

- a dozen apples：表示“十二个苹果”

- a dozen eggs：表示“十二个鸡蛋”

- a dozen of each：表示“每种都有十二个”

- dozens of times：表示“多次”

例如，在英语中，我们经常使用“dozens of”来表示数量非常大的事物，如“dozens of people”、“dozens of flowers”等等。这个词组源于古英语的计数方式，即以十二为基数的计数方式。此外，这个词组也反映了人类计数方式的演变，从最初的以一为基础，到后来的以十二为基础，再到现在的以十为基础。这种计数方式的演变也反映了人类文明的发展和进步。

常用短语：

1. a dozen of

2. a score of

3. a batch of

4. a handful of

5. a score of

6. a score of others

7. a dozen more

例句：

1. There are a dozen apples in the basket.

篮子里有十二个苹果。

2. I have a dozen books on my shelf.

我的书架上有十二本书。

3. She is a dozen years younger than me.

她比我小一轮。

4. There are a score of people waiting outside the office.

办公室外等候着二十来个人。

5. I have a batch of work to do today.

今天我有一些工作要做。

6. There are a handful of people who believe in him.

相信他的人寥寥无几。

7. I have a dozen more questions to ask you.

我还想问您十几个问题。

英文小作文：

A dozen is a wonderful number, representing both the past, present and future, and it reminds me of my childhood memories. When I was young, my family would gather around the table for a dozen delicious meals, laughing and joking together. Each dish was carefully prepared by my mother or grandmother, and they were always the best part of the meal. As I grow up, I realize that a dozen represents the love and support that I have received from my family and friends, which is the most precious gift in life. Without it, life would be empty and meaningless. So whenever I see a dozen, I will always remember the wonderful moments with my family and friends, and cherish every moment of my life.