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sheep

UK //ʃiːp//US //ʃiːp//

词源

源自古英语 'sceap',与德语 'Schaf' 和荷兰语 'schaap' 同源,属于日耳曼语族词汇。

noun

❶ 一种常见的家畜动物,体型中等,全身覆盖厚毛,通常被饲养以获取羊毛、肉和奶。

“The farmer keeps a flock of sheep in the field.”

(农夫在田地里养了一群羊。)

“Sheep are often sheared in the spring to collect their wool.”

(通常在春天剪羊毛以收集羊毛。)

❶ 比喻指盲从或缺乏独立思考的人,常用于形容随大流的行为。

“He just follows the crowd like a sheep.”

(他只是像羊一样随大流。)

“Don't be a sheep—think for yourself!”

(不要盲从,独立思考!)

同义词:lamb, ewe, ram, flock, herd

常见短语

black sheep — 指家庭或群体中与众不同或不受欢迎的人,通常带有负面含义。

“He was the black sheep of the family, always getting into trouble.”

(他是家里的害群之马,总是惹麻烦。)

wolf in sheep's clothing — 形容外表善良但内心险恶的人,类似于中文的“披着羊皮的狼”。

“Be careful of him—he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.”

(小心他——他是个披着羊皮的狼。)