ox
/ɒks/ · /ɑːks/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #5049 in the learning path
役用牛；阉牛
Definitions
n. a large bovine, often a castrated male, used for work
役用牛；阉牛
Example
The ox pulled a wooden cart along the path.
那头役牛沿着小路拉着一辆木车。
Before agricultural machinery became widespread, farmers in many regions relied on oxen to plough their fields.
农业机械普及之前，许多地区的农民依靠役牛犁地。
Collocations
- a pair of oxen
- an ox cart
- as strong as an ox
Usage tip
复数是oxen；多指役牛，不等同于未阉割公牛bull。
FAQ
- What does ox mean?
- a large bovine, often a castrated male, used for work
- How is ox pronounced?
- UK /ɒks/, US /ɑːks/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
