D. Because thirteen is a lucky number. 相关知识点: 试题来源: 解析 C。“A baker's dozen”之所以是十三,是因为在过去,面包师为了避免因缺斤少两而受到惩罚,会多给一个,所以是十三。不是因为面包师慷慨、是传统数字或者十三是幸运数字。反馈 收藏 ...
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Daniel G asks: Why is a baker’s dozen 13 and not 12? There are three main theories for why a baker’s dozen is 13 instead of 12, but most think it has its origins in the fact that many societies throughout history have had extremely strict laws concerning baker’s wares, due to ...
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