shepherd
/ˈʃepəd/ · /ˈʃepərd/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4005 in the learning path
牧羊人
Definitions
n. A person who looks after sheep
牧羊人
v. To guide people carefully in a particular direction
引领；护送；照看
Example
The shepherd led the sheep home before sunset.
牧羊人在日落前把羊群领回了家。
Museum staff shepherd visitors through crowded galleries to ensure that everyone can move safely between exhibits.
博物馆工作人员引导游客穿过拥挤的展厅，确保所有人都能在展品之间安全通行。
Collocations
- a flock of sheep
- a shepherd's hut
- shepherd visitors through
Word family
- shepherdess (n.)
Synonyms
- herder
- guide
Usage tip
作动词通常及物：shepherd sb into/through某处。
FAQ
- What does shepherd mean?
- A person who looks after sheep To guide people carefully in a particular direction
- How is shepherd pronounced?
- UK /ˈʃepəd/, US /ˈʃepərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
