fawn

fɒ:n

GRE Collins 1

n. a young deer
v. show submission or fear
v. try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
v. have fawns

n. 小鹿
vi. 摇尾乞怜, 奉承

Collins 星级

24,277

BNC 频率

18,845

使用频率

fawn 是一个完整的单词，没有明显的词根词缀，但与动物有关，常指小鹿，因此可以联想到“幼小、可爱”的形象。

例句

1. The little fawn walked cautiously through the forest.

小鹿小心翼翼地穿过森林。

2. She saw a fawn resting in the tall grass.

她看到一只小鹿在高高的草丛中休息。

3. The mother deer was nearby, watching her fawn closely.

母鹿在附近，紧紧地注视着她的小鹿。