1801, "given to cutting a dash" (1786), which was a colloquial expression for "acting brilliantly," from dash (n.) in the sense of "showy appearance," which is attested from 1715. The sense of "splashing" is recorded from mid-15c.
雙語例句
1. He was the very model of the dashing RAF pilot.
他正是風度翩翩的英國皇家空軍飛行員的典范。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Two elegant Scotsmen travelling together wore dashing kilts at dinner.
兩名結伴旅行的優雅蘇格蘭男子就餐時穿了瀟灑的蘇格蘭方格呢短裙。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Father Auberon's Academy Club positively heaved with dashing young men.
父親奧伯龍的“學院俱樂部”里真的是有為青年濟濟一堂。
來自柯林斯例句
4. He was dashing, self-confident and flirtatious.