Dictionary entry
hind end
noun
动物身体后部的臀部
The rear end of an animal
人的臀部
In use
The dog's hind end was covered in mud after playing in the puddle.
He slipped on the ice and landed right on his hind end.
The horse kicked with its hind end when startled.
the hind end of [noun]
The hind end of the horse was injured.
那匹马的臀部受伤了。
[possessive] hind end
口语中常指人的屁股,较粗俗。
He fell on his hind end.
他摔了个屁股蹲儿。
Common mistakes
The hind end of the car is dented.The rear end of the car is dented.
将“hind end”用于无生命物体(如汽车)是错误的,因为该短语特指动物或人的臀部。表示物体的后部应使用“rear end”或“back”。
The doctor examined his hind end.The doctor examined his buttocks.
在正式场合(如医疗检查)使用“hind end”指人不合适,因为它属于非正式用语。应使用更正式的词如“buttocks”或“rear end”。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
指人时为较随意的说法;指动物时较为中性。
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