Word · Frequency #1797
alan
/ˈælən/
猎狼犬
核心释义
wolfhound
- 1.
艾伦(男子名)
n. A wolfhound.
艾伦(男子名)
用法In use
An alan is a loyal companion if you have enough space for it.
用法提示：alan 为可数名词，此处用不定冠词 an 和单数形式表示一类猎狼犬。
The alan at the dog show had a thick gray coat.
用法提示：alan 为名词，用定冠词 the 特指狗展上的那一只。
My cousin walks his alan in the park every morning.
用法提示：alan 为名词，作 walks 的宾语，所有格 his 表示具体的一只猎狼犬。
alan (sing.) as a countable noun
He saw an alan in the field.
他在田野里看到一只艾伦猎狼犬。
alans (pl.) with quantifier
The pack of alans ran through the forest.
那群艾伦猎狼犬跑过森林。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- alan breed
- 猎狼犬品种
- The alan breed is known for its speed and endurance.猎狼犬品种以其速度和耐力而闻名。
- alan puppy
- 猎狼犬幼犬
- She adopted an alan puppy from the shelter.她从收容所领养了一只猎狼犬幼犬。
- alan temperament
- 猎狼犬性情
- The alan temperament is generally gentle but protective.猎狼犬性情通常温和但具有保护性。
- alan health
- 猎狼犬健康
- Regular exercise is important for alan health.定期锻炼对猎狼犬的健康很重要。
流行文化与引用
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
艾伦（Alan）谐音‘爱狼’，帮助记忆它是一种猎狼犬。
语境与语域Context & Register
[object Object]
语法说明Grammar Note
作人名时不可数；作猎狼犬解时可数
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
Words ending in '-an' are often pronounced with /æn/ (like 'man'), whereas 'Alan' is pronounced /ˈælən/ with a schwa in the final syllable. These words do not rhyme with Alan.
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.