Definitions
n. A dog bred to hunt using smell or sight.
猎犬
v. To repeatedly bother or pursue someone.
纠缠；不断骚扰
Example
The hound followed a scent through the wet grass.
那只猎犬循着气味穿过湿漉漉的草地。
Journalists should not hound people for interviews, particularly when those individuals have clearly requested privacy.
记者不应为了采访而纠缠他人，尤其是在对方已明确要求保护隐私的情况下。
Collocations
- a pack of hounds
- hound someone for answers
- hound someone out of office
Synonyms
- harass
- pester
Usage tip
作动词强调反复纠缠，不只是普通的追赶。
FAQ
- What does hound mean?
- A dog bred to hunt using smell or sight. To repeatedly bother or pursue someone.
- How is hound pronounced?
- UK /haʊnd/, US /haʊnd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
