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dutch courage

/ˈdʌtʃ ˈkʌrɪdʒ/

翻译: 指喝了酒之后才有的勇气或胆量,常用来形容几杯下肚后暂时感到的胆大妄为。

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/ˈdʌtʃ ˈkʌrɪdʒ/C1slangbritish
  • zh指喝了酒之后才有的勇气或胆量,常用来形容几杯下肚后暂时感到的胆大妄为。

A slang term for the confidence or bravery gained from drinking alcohol, often used to describe the temporary boldness one feels after having a few drinks.

  1. Courage from alcoholC1informalbritish

    Confidence or bravery that comes from drinking alcohol, especially before a difficult or risky situation.

    zh酒后之勇

    • He needed a bit of Dutch courage before asking her to dance.
    • She had a shot of whiskey for Dutch courage before the speech.
    • Dutch courage often leads to poor decisions.