Scotch
adj. 蘇格蘭(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.
他們闢謠說並沒有在籌劃倫敦專場秀。
...but local residents are trying to scotch plans to add an extra terminal.
但是當地居民正努力制止額外增加一個終點站的計劃。
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磁帶和蘇格蘭有色磁帶來來往往大的東西.
He's got a broad Scotch accent.
他說話帶有濃重的蘇格蘭口音.
He ordered a large double Scotch from the bar man.
他向酒吧服務員要了大杯雙人份蘇格蘭威士忌.
The Scotch gardener touched his hat to me.
那蘇格蘭園丁用手碰了碰帽邊,向我打招乎.
Facts will eventually scotch these rumours.
這種謠言在事實面前將不攻自破.