doz
IPA/dˈɒz/
IPA/dˈɑːz/
doz — abbreviation
1. a short way of writing 'dozen' (a group of twelve things), used in notes, shoppi
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釋義
a short way of writing 'dozen' (a group of twelve things), used in notes, shopping lists, recipes, and other informal written English where space is limited.
例句
Please pick up 2 doz eggs and a litre of milk on your way home.
doz + [plural noun phrase] for quantities
The bakery sold 3 doz cookies before lunchtime on Saturday.
Leo ordered half a doz oysters and a glass of white wine.
The recipe says we need 1 doz large eggs for the cake batter.
文法句型
doz + [plural noun]
用法筆記
This abbreviation is only used in written English — in speech, say 'dozen'. It is most common on shopping lists, order forms, recipes, and price tags.
常見錯誤
❌I need doz eggs.
✅I need a doz eggs.' or 'I need 2 doz eggs.
💡The abbreviation is normally used with a number (a / 1, 2, 3, etc.), not alone.