thoroughbred

'θʌrәbred
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英文释义

n. a well-bred person
n. a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares
n. a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

中文翻译

a. 受过严格训练的, 良种的
n. 受过严格训练的人, 良种动物

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BNC 频率
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记忆技巧

thoroughbred 可以拆分为 thorough（彻底的）和 bred（饲养的）。整体意思是经过精心饲养的，通常指高品质的动物，如赛马。

例句

1. The thoroughbred horse won the race easily.
这匹纯种马轻松赢得了比赛。
2. She spent years training her thoroughbred for competitions.
她花了多年时间训练她的纯种马参加比赛。
3. Thoroughbreds are known for their speed and agility.
纯种马以其速度和灵活性而闻名。

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