"by the dozen" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 一打一打地
• 按打

Definition

以每十二個一組的方式出售、購買或計算物品；也用來表示數量很多。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

常用於雞蛋、甜甜圈等以一打計的商品，也可表“數量多、成堆”。屬於口語用法。

Examples

Eggs are often sold by the dozen.

雞蛋常常是**一打一打地**賣的。

We bought cookies by the dozen for the party.

我們為聚會**一打一打地**買了餅乾。

Flowers are sold by the dozen at the market.

花在市場**一打一打地**賣。

Donut shops sell favorites by the dozen because people love to share.

甜甜圈店會**一打一打地**賣受歡迎的口味，因為大家喜歡分享。

Mistakes happen by the dozen when you rush your work.

趕工時，錯誤會**一打一打地**發生。

He's got excuses by the dozen for being late.

他遲到有**一打一打地**藉口。