中英之鉴 中式英语之鉴307

[误] He told the truth with the wine courage.

[正] He told the truth with the Dutch courage.

注：以前英国与荷兰关系紧张，所以英语中有很多讥讽荷兰人的说法，此处就是一例。因为英国人曾一度以为荷兰人都受酗酒，所以 Dutch courage 就成了“酒后之勇”的代名词。

参考例句：

1、She had too much wine. 她有太多的酒

2、Where do dutch people come from? 荷兰人是从哪里来的?