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词汇 zounds
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Definition of zounds in English:

zounds

exclamation zaʊndzzaʊndz
humorous, archaic
  • Expressing surprise or indignation.

    〈古,幽默〉 表示惊奇、愤怒等哎呀,咄,哎

    ‘Zounds,’ said the Admiral, ‘it goes on for ever.’
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds!
    • Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant.

Origin

Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).

Definition of zounds in US English:

zounds

exclamationzaʊndzzoundz
humorous, archaic
  • Expressing surprise or indignation.

    〈古,幽默〉 表示惊奇、愤怒等哎呀,咄,哎

    “Zounds,” said the Admiral, “it goes on for ever.”
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Though confusingly three different and variously incompatible recordable DVD formats are created resulting in some unnecessary duplication of effort, zounds!
    • Her faith - contrary to elite and popular belief about belief - is intelligent, exacting, and (zounds!) relevant.

Origin

Late 16th century: contraction from (God)'s wounds (i.e. those of Christ on the Cross).

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