What does fodder mean?

Food such as hay or straw given to farm animals. Material that can be used for a particular purpose.

How is fodder pronounced?

UK /ˈfɒdə/, US /ˈfɑːdər/.

/ˈfɒdə/ · /ˈfɑːdər/

CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6049 in the learning path

牲畜饲料

n. Food such as hay or straw given to farm animals.

牲畜饲料

n. Material that can be used for a particular purpose.

素材；谈资

We stored extra fodder in the barn before winter.

入冬前，我们在谷仓里储备了额外的饲料。

Celebrity lifestyles often provide fodder for media coverage, diverting public attention from more significant social issues.

名人的生活方式常成为媒体报道的素材，使公众忽略更重要的社会问题。

通常不可数；fodder for也可比喻供利用的素材。

What does fodder mean?: Food such as hay or straw given to farm animals. Material that can be used for a particular purpose.
How is fodder pronounced?: UK /ˈfɒdə/, US /ˈfɑːdər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.