"zounds" in Chinese (Simplified)
哎呀(古英语感叹词)
Definition
一种表示惊讶、愤怒或激动的古英语感叹词,几个世纪前使用。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在现代英语中极为罕见,主要见于莎士比亚戏剧或历史小说。用于模仿或幽默时,能营造复古或夸张的气氛。
Examples
Zounds, what a loud noise!
**哎呀**,声音好大!
Zounds, I forgot my keys again.
**哎呀**,我又忘了带钥匙。
Zounds, the answer was right there!
**哎呀**,答案就在那儿!
He entered the room and shouted, "Zounds! Who left the window open?"
他进屋大喊:“**哎呀**!谁把窗户开着?”
You scared me—zounds, don’t do that!
你吓到我了——**哎呀**,别这样!
Sometimes he says 'zounds' just to sound dramatic.
有时他会说“**哎呀**”,只是为了显得更戏剧化。