herd
/hɜːd/ · /hɝːd/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #5128 in the learning path
兽群；畜群
Definitions
n. a group of large animals living or moving together
兽群；畜群
v. to guide animals or people together in a particular direction
驱赶；使聚集
Example
A herd of cows blocked the narrow country road.
一群奶牛堵住了狭窄的乡间道路。
Protecting migration routes allows herds of wild animals to reach essential sources of food and water.
保护迁徙路线能让野生动物群到达重要的食物和水源所在地。
Collocations
- a herd of cattle
- herd animals
- herd cattle
- herd instinct
Word family
- herder (n.)
Usage tip
牛、象等成群用herd；羊群、鸟群通常用flock。
FAQ
- What does herd mean?
- a group of large animals living or moving together to guide animals or people together in a particular direction
- How is herd pronounced?
- UK /hɜːd/, US /hɝːd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
