
Definitions
n. a farm animal kept for its wool, meat or milk
绵羊
Example
Several sheep were resting under a tree near the farm.
几只绵羊正在农场附近的一棵树下休息。
Keeping too many sheep on fragile grasslands can damage vegetation and increase the risk of soil erosion.
在脆弱的草地上饲养过多绵羊会破坏植被,增加水土流失的风险。
Collocations
- a flock of sheep
- raise sheep
- shear sheep
Usage tip
sheep单复数同形;山羊是goat。
FAQ
- What does sheep mean?
- a farm animal kept for its wool, meat or milk
- How is sheep pronounced?
- UK /ʃiːp/, US /ʃiːp/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.