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dog

/dɒɡ/ · /dɔːɡ/

CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #701 in the learning path

狗;犬

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Definitions

n. An animal often kept as a pet or trained for work.

狗;犬

v. To cause persistent problems for someone or something.

长期困扰;纠缠

Example

Our dog waits by the door every afternoon.

我们的狗每天下午都守在门边。

Training a guide dog requires considerable time, but it can greatly improve someone's independence.

训练一只导盲犬需要大量时间,但它能显著增强使用者的独立生活能力。

Collocations

  • walk the dog
  • a guide dog
  • a stray dog
  • be dogged by problems

Usage tip

动词常见被动式be dogged by,表示长期受困扰。

FAQ

What does dog mean?
An animal often kept as a pet or trained for work. To cause persistent problems for someone or something.
How is dog pronounced?
UK /dɒɡ/, US /dɔːɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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