hound

haund

六级考研雅思 Collins 2

n. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
v. pursue or chase relentlessly

n. 猎犬
vt. 带猎犬狩猎, 追捕, 激励, 使追逐

Collins 星级

8,069

BNC 频率

9,177

使用频率

hound 是一个独立的词，没有明显的词根或词缀，但它的意思是“猎犬”，可以联想到“hunt”（狩猎），因为猎犬通常用于追捕猎物。

例句

1. The hound ran swiftly through the forest.

那只猎犬在森林中快速奔跑。

2. She adopted a hound from the animal shelter.

她从动物收容所收养了一只猎犬。

3. Hounds are known for their excellent sense of smell.

猎犬以其出色的嗅觉而闻名。