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galloway

UK //ˈɡæləweɪ//US //ˈɡæloʊˌweɪ//

词源

源自苏格兰地名 Galloway(古英语 Gallgaidhel),意为'外国盖尔人的土地',反映该地区历史上的凯尔特文化影响。

noun

❶ 一种原产于苏格兰西南部加洛韦地区的牛,体型较小,毛色多为黑色或深褐色,以耐寒和适应粗放饲养著称。

“The farmer raises Galloway cattle for their hardiness.”

(这位农民饲养加洛韦牛,因为它们适应力强。)

“Galloways are known for their thick, wavy coats.”

(加洛韦牛以其厚实卷曲的皮毛著称。)

❶ 指苏格兰西南部的加洛韦地区,该地区以丘陵、牧场和农业闻名。

“Galloway is a beautiful region with rolling hills and coastline.”

(加洛韦是一个拥有起伏丘陵和海岸线的美丽地区。)

“We took a road trip through Galloway last summer.”

(去年夏天我们自驾穿越了加洛韦地区。)

同义词:Galloway cattle, Scottish cattle, belted Galloway

常见短语

belted Galloway — 加洛韦牛的一个亚种,特征为身体中部有白色带状条纹,俗称'腰带牛'。

“The belted Galloway is easily recognizable by its white belt.”

(腰带加洛韦牛因其白色带状条纹而容易辨认。)