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源自古英语 bulluc,是 bull(公牛)的指小词形式,后演变为专指阉割后的公牛。
❶ 指被阉割的公牛,通常用于耕作或拉车。这种牛性格温顺,适合农业劳动。
“The farmer used a pair of bullocks to plow the field.”
(农民用一对阉牛来犁田。)
“Bullocks were commonly used for transportation in ancient times.”
(古代常用阉牛来运输货物。)
bullock cart — 指由阉牛拉动的传统车辆,常见于农村地区,用于运输人或货物。
“We traveled to the village in a bullock cart.”
(我们乘坐牛车前往村庄。)