rooster
/ˈruːstə/ · /ˈruːstər/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3987 in the learning path
公鸡
Definitions
n. An adult male chicken.
公鸡
Example
The rooster woke us just before sunrise this morning.
今天早上，天快亮时公鸡就把我们叫醒了。
Keeping a rooster in a densely populated neighbourhood may cause noise disputes between otherwise friendly neighbours.
在人口密集的社区养公鸡，可能使原本友好的邻居之间发生噪音纠纷。
Collocations
- a rooster crows
- a rooster's crow
Synonyms
- cockerel
Usage tip
rooster常用于美式英语；cockerel尤指年轻公鸡。
FAQ
- What does rooster mean?
- An adult male chicken.
- How is rooster pronounced?
- UK /ˈruːstə/, US /ˈruːstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
