Definitions
n. a container with bars or wire for keeping animals inside
笼子
v. to put or keep an animal in a cage
把……关进笼子
Example
The rabbit's cage has fresh hay and clean water.
兔笼里有新鲜的干草和干净的水。
Animal welfare groups argue that small cages prevent birds from flying freely and expressing natural behaviour.
动物福利组织认为，小笼子使鸟类无法自由飞翔和表现自然行为。
Collocations
- bird cage
- wire cage
- keep in a cage
Word family
- caged (adj.)
Usage tip
in a cage表示在笼中；caged birds指笼养鸟。
FAQ
- What does cage mean?
- a container with bars or wire for keeping animals inside to put or keep an animal in a cage
- How is cage pronounced?
- UK /keɪdʒ/, US /keɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
