"by the dozen" 怎么发音
expression
BY thuh DUZ-uhn
BY thuh DUZ-uhn
释义
To sell, buy, or count things in groups of twelve at a time; often used to mean in large quantities.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdəzən
英式英语
bˈaɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /dˈʌzən
简化发音
美式
BY thuh DUZ-uhn
英式
BY thuh DUZ-uhn
语境中听
Eggs are often sold by the dozen.
We bought cookies by the dozen for the party.
Flowers are sold by the dozen at the market.
Donut shops sell favorites by the dozen because people love to share.