Word
bullfighting
斗牛；斗牛表演
a traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and finally kills a bull at close range; the activity that takes place at a bullfight.
- 1.
A traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and ultimately kills a bull at close range.
一种传统表演,流行于西班牙及其前殖民地,斗牛士近距离操控并最终杀死公牛
- 2.
the activity at a bullfight
斗牛活动
一种传统表演,流行于西班牙及其前殖民地,斗牛士近距离操控并最终杀死公牛；斗牛活动；斗牛表演
In use
Bullfighting is a traditional event that draws large crowds in some regions.
She watched a documentary about bullfighting to understand its history.
Many visitors learn about local customs such as bullfighting when they travel.
bullfighting + verb
作主语，谓语动词用单数
Bullfighting remains popular in some regions.
斗牛表演在某些地区仍然流行。
verb + bullfighting
作及物动词的宾语
Many countries have banned bullfighting.
许多国家已经禁止了斗牛表演。
prep + bullfighting
Connections
Synonyms
Confusing words
- bullfight
- n. 斗牛（比赛） · bullfighting 指斗牛这项活动或表演，而 bullfight 通常指一场具体的斗牛比赛或事件。
- bullfighter
- n. 斗牛士 · bullfighting 是活动，bullfighter 是从事该活动的人。
Word family
- bullfighter
- 斗牛士 · n.
Sound & spelling
igh · long i
发长 /aɪ/ 音 (如 high, light)
Examples: airtight, almighty, birthright, blight, bright, brightness, bullfighter, candlelight
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常用作不可数名词指称斗牛活动；复数形式 bullfightings 表示具体场次或类型的斗牛。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.