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sheep

/ʃiːp/

CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #324 in the learning path

绵羊

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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.

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