意思
An informal term used to refer to a man, or as a general exclamation.
文化背景
Dude is a staple of American casual speech, reflecting the country's informal social norms. While understood, 'dude' is less common than 'mate' or 'lad'. Australians prefer 'mate' over 'dude', though 'dude' is used by younger generations influenced by US media. Usage is very similar to the US, especially in urban areas.
Watch the intonation
The meaning of 'dude' changes based on your tone. A rising tone can show surprise, while a flat tone can show annoyance.
Gender neutrality
While 'dude' was historically masculine, it is now widely used for everyone. However, some people still prefer not to be called 'dude'.
意思
An informal term used to refer to a man, or as a general exclamation.
Watch the intonation
The meaning of 'dude' changes based on your tone. A rising tone can show surprise, while a flat tone can show annoyance.
Gender neutrality
While 'dude' was historically masculine, it is now widely used for everyone. However, some people still prefer not to be called 'dude'.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
____, I can't believe we won the game!
The sentence is informal and expresses excitement, making 'dude' the correct choice.
Which sentence is appropriate for a job interview?
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options use 'dude', which is unprofessional for a job interview.
Match the situation to the appropriate response.
Your friend tells you they are moving to a new city.
This is a casual, friendly reaction to big news.
🎉 得分： /3
视觉学习工具
练习题库
3 练习____, I can't believe we won the game!
The sentence is informal and expresses excitement, making 'dude' the correct choice.
Choose the correct sentence.
The other options use 'dude', which is unprofessional for a job interview.
Your friend tells you they are moving to a new city.
This is a casual, friendly reaction to big news.
🎉 得分： /3
常见问题
3 个问题Absolutely not! It is very unprofessional.
No, it is used for everyone, though some people still associate it with men.
It is 'dudes', but it is rarely used as a direct address.
相关表达
Bro
synonymShort for brother, used like dude.
Man
synonymUsed as a filler or vocative.
Buddy
similarA friendly term for a friend.
Mate
similarThe British/Australian equivalent of dude.
