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ox

UK /ɒks/US /ɑːks/

词源

源自古英语 'oxa',与古高地德语 'ohso' 同源,最终源自原始印欧语词根 *uksḗn-(公牛)。

noun

❶ 指成年公牛,尤指被阉割后用于耕作或拉车的牛。体型强壮,性格温顺,是传统农业中的重要劳动力。

“The farmer used an ox to plow the field.”

(农夫用一头牛来犁田。)

“In ancient times, oxen were essential for transportation.”

(在古代,牛是运输的重要工具。)

同义词:bullock, steer, cattle

常见短语

strong as an ox — 形容某人非常强壮,力气大得像牛一样。常用于口语中表达对体力的赞美。

“After lifting those heavy boxes, he proved he's as strong as an ox.”

(搬完那些沉重的箱子后,他证明了自己壮得像头牛。)