Scotch
adj. 苏格兰(人)的
If you scotch a rumour, plan, or idea, you put an end to it before it can develop any further.
They have scotched rumours that they are planning a special London show.
他们辟谣说并没有在筹划伦敦专场秀。
...but local residents are trying to scotch plans to add an extra terminal.
但是当地居民正努力制止额外增加一个终点站的计划。
1. a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of;
2. make a small cut or score into
1. avoiding waste;
I used the cartpak tape and Scotch colored tape fro the big stuff.
我用了cartpak磁带和苏格兰有色磁带来来往往大的东西.
He's got a broad Scotch accent.
他说话带有浓重的苏格兰口音.
He ordered a large double Scotch from the bar man.
他向酒吧服务员要了大杯双人份苏格兰威士忌.
The Scotch gardener touched his hat to me.
那苏格兰园丁用手碰了碰帽边,向我打招乎.
Facts will eventually scotch these rumours.
这种谣言在事实面前将不攻自破.