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牛的英语有几种说法

1. 基础词汇

牛的英语有几种说法

  • Cow [kaʊ]:成年母牛(尤指产奶的)
  • 例句:The farmer milks the cows every morning.

  • Bull [bʊl]:未*的成年公牛
  • 例句:The bull charged at the red cloth.

  • Ox [ɑːks](复数 oxen):*后的公牛(多用于农耕)
  • 例句:Oxen were traditionally used to plow fields.

  • Calf [kæf]:小牛(不分性别)
  • 例句:The newborn calf stood on wobbly legs.

    2. 特殊品种

  • Buffalo ['bʌfəloʊ]:水牛(亚洲/非洲)
  • 例句:Water buffaloes are common in Southeast Asia.

  • Bison ['baɪsən]:美洲野牛/欧洲野牛
  • 例句:Bison herds roam Yellowstone National Park.

  • Yak [jæk]:牦牛(青藏高原特有)
  • 例句:Yaks are adapted to high-altitude environments.

    3. 群体与类别

  • Cattle ['kætl]:牛的统称(*名词,无单数形式)
  • 例句:Cattle grazing is restricted in this area.

  • Beef cattle:肉牛
  • 例句:Angus is a popular breed of beef cattle.

  • Dairy cattle:奶牛
  • 例句:Holsteins are the most common dairy cattle.

    4. 专业术语

  • Heifer ['hefər]:未生育的年轻母牛
  • 例句:The heifer will start producing milk after calving.

  • Steer [stɪr]:*后的公牛(2-4岁,多用于肉用)
  • 例句:Steers are raised primarily for beef production.

    5. 文化延伸

  • Bull market:牛市(金融术语)
  • 例句:Investors profit during a bull market.

  • Holy cow!:感叹词(类似“天哪!”)
  • 例句:Holy cow! That's an enormous pumpkin!

    常见误区

    × 用 "cow" 泛指所有牛(实际上特指母牛)

    ✓ 想泛指时用 "cattle" 或具体说明品种

    趣味知识

    英语谚语 "Until the cows come home" 比喻长时间做某事,如:They could argue until the cows come home. (他们能无休止地争吵下去)