calf
/kɑːf/ · /kæf/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3446 in the learning path
小牛；某些大型动物的幼崽
Definitions
n. A young cow or another large mammal, such as an elephant.
小牛；某些大型动物的幼崽
n. The fleshy back part of the leg below the knee.
小腿肚
Example
The calf stayed close to its mother in the field.
那头小牛在田野里紧紧跟着妈妈。
Farmers must provide each calf with adequate nutrition and shelter to support healthy growth.
农民必须为每头小牛提供充足的营养和遮蔽场所，以支持其健康生长。
Collocations
- a newborn calf
- calf muscles
- raise a calf
Word family
- calves (n.)
- calve (v.)
Usage tip
复数为calves；字母l不发音。
FAQ
- What does calf mean?
- A young cow or another large mammal, such as an elephant. The fleshy back part of the leg below the knee.
- How is calf pronounced?
- UK /kɑːf/, US /kæf/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
