Word · Frequency #24673
sheepdogs
牧羊犬
sheepdogs is the plural of sheepdog.
a dog bred and trained to herd and guard sheep
- 1.
Any of various breeds of dog used for herding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
用于放牧羊群的多种犬种之一；该品种的个体。
- 2.
any of various usually long-haired breeds of dog reared to herd and guard sheep
各种通常长毛的狗品种,用于牧羊和护羊
- 3.
Any of various breeds of dog used for guarding sheep; an individual of such a breed.
用于守卫羊群的多种犬种之一；该品种的个体。
用于放牧羊群的多种犬种之一；该品种的个体。；各种通常长毛的狗品种,用于牧羊和护羊；用于守卫羊群的多种犬种之一；该品种的个体。；牧羊狗
In use
The farmer's sheepdog rounded up the flock before sunset.
Our neighbors keep a sheepdog to protect their sheep from wild animals.
Some sheepdogs can learn to respond to whistled commands from a distance.
a sheepdog
sheepdog 是可数名词，泛指某一只时用 a/an。
A sheepdog is a type of working dog.
牧羊犬是一种工作犬。
sheepdogs
复数形式 sheepdogs 可表示一类事物，前面不需要加冠词。
Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty.
牧羊犬以忠诚著称。
a sheepdog that ...
that 引导定语从句修饰 sheepdog，说明这只牧羊犬的特点。
Connections
Collocations
- sheepdog trial
- 牧羊犬比赛
- We went to watch a local sheepdog trial on Saturday.我们星期六去观看了当地的牧羊犬比赛。
- sheepdog handler
- 牧羊犬训导员
- The sheepdog handler whistled to guide the dog across the field.牧羊犬训导员吹哨引导那条狗穿过田野。
- sheepdog puppy
- 牧羊犬幼犬
- The farmer bought a sheepdog puppy to help with the flock.农场主买了一只牧羊犬幼犬来帮忙放羊。
- working sheepdog
- 工作型牧羊犬
- A working sheepdog must be able to obey commands quickly.工作型牧羊犬必须能够快速服从命令。
- sheepdog training
- 牧羊犬训练
- Sheepdog training requires consistency and respect between dog and handler.牧羊犬训练需要狗与训导员之间保持一致和尊重。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
牧羊犬sheepdog：sheep(羊)+dog(狗)，想象一只长毛狗守在羊群旁，它就是牧羊犬。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：farming、rural communities、dog trials sheepdog 作名词时是比较中性的日常用词，通常泛指牧羊犬，多见于谈论乡村生活、畜牧业或犬类比赛等场合。
Pronunciation & Spelling
“sheepdog” 由 “sheep” 和 “dog” 组成。dog、log、fog 都押 /ɒɡ/ 韵；sheep、deep、keep 都押 /iːp/ 韵。注意：sheep 和 ship 拼写相近但读音不同：/ʃiːp/ 和 /ʃɪp/。
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