doggone

doggone
[ˈdɒgɒn]
(N. Amer. informal)(北美,非正式)
adjective
  1. [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
  1. [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
  1. early 19th cent.: probably from dog on it, euphemism for God damn it
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