Word · CEFR A1 · Frequency #3686
pet
宠物
核心释义
an animal kept for companionship or pleasure
- 1.
作为伴侣或娱乐而饲养的动物,而非实用目的。
An animal kept as a companion or otherwise for pleasure, rather than for some practical benefit or use.
- 2.
A fit of petulance, a sulk, arising from the impression that one has been offended or slighted.
- 3.
为陪伴或娱乐而饲养的家养动物
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
- 4.
作为伴侣的物品,包括无生命物体。
Something kept as a companion, including inanimate objects.
- 5.
特别爱的人
a special loved one
- 6.
对上级过度忠诚并受优待的人。
One who is excessively loyal to a superior and receives preferential treatment.
- 7.
因感到轻视而产生的任性或闹情绪
a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
- 8.
受特别珍爱和纵容的人或动物；宝贝。
Any person or animal especially cherished and indulged; a darling.
红人；得宠者；宠儿；宝贝；赌气；闹别扭；作为伴侣或娱乐而饲养的动物,而非实用目的。；为陪伴或娱乐而饲养的家养动物
用法In use
I have a pet cat named Whiskers.
用法提示：pet作为名词，表示宠物。
She takes her pet dog for a walk every morning.
用法提示：pet作为名词，指宠物狗。
Many children dream of having pets like dogs or cats.
用法提示：pets作为名词复数，表示多种宠物。
be someone's pet
She is the teacher's pet.
她是老师的宠儿。
the pet of the group
He is the pet of the group.
他是小组里的宠儿。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- family pet
- 家庭宠物
- The family pet is a golden retriever.家里的宠物是一条金毛犬。
- pet owner
- 宠物主人
- Pet owners should ensure their animals are vaccinated.宠物主人应确保他们的动物接种疫苗。
- pet food
- 宠物食品
- We need to buy more pet food from the store.我们需要从商店买更多的宠物食品。
- pet store
- 宠物商店
- She works at a local pet store.她在当地一家宠物商店工作。
- pet insurance
- 宠物保险
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
pet音似“陪它”，宠物需要陪伴，记住要常陪它。
语境与语域Context & Register
家庭饲养的陪伴动物，如猫、狗；日常用语，中性。
语法说明Grammar Note
pet 是可数名词，复数形式为 pets。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words share the '-et' spelling and rhyme with 'pet' (/-ɛt/).
高价值词汇High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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