gelding

'^eldiŋ

Collins 1

n. castrated male horse

n. 阉割的动物, 太监, 去势的人, 去势的雄马

Collins 星级

25,394

BNC 频率

23,303

使用频率

gelding 由词根 geld（指阉割）和后缀 -ing（表示进行中的动作）组成。整体意思是指被阉割的马。

例句

1. The farmer decided to sell the gelding because he was too old for racing.

农场主决定卖掉这匹阉马，因为它太老了，不适合比赛。

2. After training, the gelding became one of the best horses in the stable.

经过训练，这匹阉马成为马厩中最好的马之一。

3. Many riders prefer geldings for their calm temperament.

许多骑手更喜欢阉马，因为它们性情温和。