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locoweed
疯草
any of several leguminous plants of western North America that cause locoism in livestock
- 1.
Any of several plants indigenous to the western United States, of genus Oxytropis or Astragalus.
美国西部原产的几种植物之一,属于棘豆属或黄芪属。
美国西部原产的几种植物之一,属于棘豆属或黄芪属。
In use
Livestock that graze on locoweed can become sick.
Farmers need to remove locoweed from their pastures.
The locoweeds in this area are a danger to horses.
locoweed [verb]
作为主语，后接谓语动词。
Locoweed contains alkaloids that are toxic to livestock.
疯草含有对牲畜有毒的生物碱。
ingest locoweed
作动词宾语。
Cattle that ingest locoweed may show neurological symptoms.
摄入疯草的牛可能出现神经症状。
locoweed poisoning
作定语修饰名词。
Locoweed poisoning can cause significant economic losses.
疯草中毒可能导致重大经济损失。
affected by locoweed
用于被动语态。
Horses are often affected by locoweed in early spring.
马在早春时常受疯草影响。
Common mistakes
The horse became locoweed after eating the plant.The horse became loco after eating locoweed.
“locoweed”是名词，意为“疯草”；表示“发疯的”应使用形容词“loco”。
The rancher saw many locoweed in the pasture.The rancher saw many locoweeds in the pasture.
“locoweed”是可数名词，复数形式需加“-s”。
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