darn 英[dɑ:n] 美[dɑ:rn]
darn在英语口语中做感叹词,意思是“该死的,讨厌”,表示厌烦。
Darn的Dang这两个可以互换,是“Damn”一词的礼貌说法,不过其实所有人都知道你想表达的是什么意思,有没有稍微“礼貌”一点,也没有人会在意。就像“Blimey”一样,在日常会话中使用“Darn”或者“Dang”会让你瞬间穿越回十九世纪!
Darn it! I was sure I'd left my keys here.
该死的!我肯定把钥匙落在这儿了。
Darn! I can't use my hair-dryer. I should have brought an adaptor.
该死,我不能用我的吹风机。我应该带转接器来的。
Oh, darn, not again! I gotta pack up shop ─ FAST!
喔,可恶,别再来了!我得收摊了&快!
Darn, it's raining outside. I didn't bring my raincoat with me.
真讨厌!外面下雨了,而我却没带雨衣。
Darn it! She beat me again!
倒霉!她又比我强了!