cock
/kɒk/ · /kɑːk/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5657 in the learning path
公鸡；雄鸟
Definitions
n. An adult male chicken or another male bird.
公鸡；雄鸟
v. To raise or tilt a body part, especially the head.
翘起；歪斜
Example
A red cock crowed loudly beside the wooden gate.
一只红色公鸡在木门旁大声啼叫。
Keeping a cock alongside hens allows small farms to breed chickens without purchasing new birds.
小型农场把公鸡和母鸡一起饲养，就能自行繁育鸡，而不必购买新鸡。
Collocations
- a cock crows
- cock your head
- cock an eyebrow
Synonyms
- rooster
Usage tip
指公鸡可用rooster；cock另有粗俗的性含义。
Note
另有粗俗的男性生殖器义，使用时注意语境。
FAQ
- What does cock mean?
- An adult male chicken or another male bird. To raise or tilt a body part, especially the head.
- How is cock pronounced?
- UK /kɒk/, US /kɑːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
