dozen

US /ˈdʌz.ən/
UK /ˈdʌz.ən/
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1.

一打, 十二个

a group or set of twelve

:
She bought a dozen eggs at the market.
她在市场买了一打鸡蛋。
We need another dozen of those pencils.
我们还需要一打那种铅笔。
2.

几十, 许多

an indefinite large number of something

:
There were dozens of people waiting in line.
几十人在排队。
I've told you dozens of times not to do that.
我告诉过你几十次不要那样做。
1.

按打, 每打

in groups of twelve

:
Eggs are often sold by the dozen.
鸡蛋通常按出售。
The bakery sells cookies by the dozen.
面包店按出售饼干。