half a dozen

• 非正式表达，指六个某物或大约六个。常用于表示少量或不确定的数量。

An informal expression meaning six units of something, or approximately six items. Often used to refer to a small, indefinite number.

1. Six itemsA2formal

   Exactly six of something.

   半打

   • She bought half a dozen eggs from the store.
   • He ordered half a dozen roses for his wife.
   • The recipe calls for half a dozen apples.

2. Approximately sixB1informal

   An indefinite small number, roughly six.

   大约六个

   • I've seen that movie half a dozen times.
   • There were half a dozen people waiting in line.
   • He made half a dozen attempts before succeeding.