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.
双语例句
1. He was the very model of the dashing RAF pilot.
他正是风度翩翩的英国皇家空军飞行员的典范。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Two elegant Scotsmen travelling together wore dashing kilts at dinner.
两名结伴旅行的优雅苏格兰男子就餐时穿了潇洒的苏格兰方格呢短裙。
来自柯林斯例句
3. Father Auberon's Academy Club positively heaved with dashing young men.
父亲奥伯龙的“学院俱乐部”里真的是有为青年济济一堂。
来自柯林斯例句
4. He was dashing, self-confident and flirtatious.
