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bovine

UK //ˈbəʊ.vaɪn//US //ˈboʊ.vaɪn//

词源

源自拉丁语 'bovinus',意为“与牛有关的”,来自 'bos'(牛)。

adjective

❶ 与牛有关的,或具有牛的特征的。形容人或事物时,常表示缓慢、迟钝或温顺的性格。

“The farmer studied the bovine herd grazing in the field.”

(农夫观察着在田野里吃草的牛群。)

“She gave him a bovine stare, showing no emotion.”

(她给了他一个呆滞的眼神,毫无情绪。)

同义词:cow-like, ox-like, cattle-related

noun

❶ 指牛科动物,包括牛、水牛等。在生物学分类中属于特定的动物类别。

“Bovines are important for agriculture in many cultures.”

(牛科动物在许多文化的农业中非常重要。)

“The zoo has a section dedicated to various bovines.”

(动物园有一个专门展示各种牛科动物的区域。)

同义词:cattle, oxen, bovidae

常见短语

bovine spongiform encephalopathy — 俗称“疯牛病”,是一种影响牛神经系统的致命疾病。

“Outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy have impacted the beef industry.”

(疯牛病的爆发影响了牛肉产业。)