livestock
/ˈlaɪvstɒk/ · /ˈlaɪvstɑːk/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4150 in the learning path
牲畜；家畜
Definitions
n. farm animals kept for food, materials, or work
牲畜；家畜
Example
The farmer moved the livestock into a sheltered field.
农民把牲畜赶进了一块有遮蔽的田地。
Raising livestock requires substantial land and water resources, which can increase pressure on ecosystems in dry regions.
饲养牲畜需要大量土地和水资源，这可能加剧干旱地区生态系统的压力。
Collocations
- raise livestock
- livestock farming
- livestock feed
- livestock production
Synonyms
- farm animals
Usage tip
集合名词，不加-s；表示活的农场动物。
FAQ
- What does livestock mean?
- farm animals kept for food, materials, or work
- How is livestock pronounced?
- UK /ˈlaɪvstɒk/, US /ˈlaɪvstɑːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
