单词 | Black and Tan |
释义 | Black and Tan 1. Usually, Black and Tans. an armed force of about 6000 soldiers sent by the British government to Ireland in June, 1920, to suppress revolutionary activity: so called from the colors of their uniform. 2. a member of this force. 3. (l.c.) a drink made of equal parts of ale and stout or porter. 4. (l.c.) a black-and-tan dog. [1880-85 for def. 4] |
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