used in written English to show that the word ‘God’ is being pronounced in a particular way to express surprise, anger or fear(书面语中代表发音特别的 God,表示吃惊、气愤或恐惧)上帝,老天爷
For Gawd's sake hurry up!看在上帝的分上,快点吧!
Some people find this use of ‘God’ offensive.
Word Originlate 19th cent.: alteration of God (see god).