doggone [ˈdɒgɒn] (N. Amer. informal)(北美,非正式) adjective
[attrib.]used to express feelings of annoyance, surprise, or pleasure [用来表示恼怒、吃惊或高兴]畜生!他妈的! now just a doggone minute. 他妈的就一分钟。 [as submodifier]it's doggone good to be home. 回家真是他妈的好。
verb
[with obj.]damn; darn (used to express surprise, irritation, or anger) 该死的;可恶的(用来表示吃惊、愤怒或恼火) from that moment, doggone it if I didn't see a motivation in Joey!. 从那时起,如果乔伊还是缺少动力那我就气死了!。 I'll be doggoned if every fourth kid is affected. 如果每四个孩子就有一个受影响,那我真是该死!。
语源
early 19th cent.: probably from dog on it, euphemism for God damn it