goose egg
复数形式
goose eggs
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零分, 鹅蛋
a score that is equivalent to zero in a match or game
The idiom "goose egg" as a slang term for zero or a score of zero in a sporting context, particularly in baseball, is believed to have originated in the 1860s in the United States. The round shape of a goose egg resembles the number zero, which led to its use in this context. This phrase is used informally to refer to the number zero, especially in the context of sports scores or tallies. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a complete lack or absence of something.
- The team scored a goose egg in the first inning of the baseball game.
球队在棒球比赛的第一局中得了一个鸭蛋。
- She received a goose egg on her quiz because she didn't answer any of the questions correctly.
她在测验中得了零分，因为她没有正确回答任何问题。
- After searching the house thoroughly, they found a goose egg—no hidden treasures at all.
彻底搜查房子后，他们发现了一个鸭蛋——根本没有隐藏的宝藏。
- The company's profit margin for the quarter was a disappointing goose egg.
该公司本季度的利润率是一个令人失望的鸭蛋。
- He attempted to win the raffle, but he ended up with a goose egg—no prizes at all.
他试图赢得抽奖，但最终得到了一个鸭蛋—完全没有奖品。