英语词汇“camel”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

camel

(kæməl )

Word forms: camels

1. countable noun B1+

A camel is a large animal that lives in deserts and is used for carrying goods and people. Camels have long necks and one or two lumps on their backs called humps.

2. the straw that broke the camel's back phrase

If an event is the last straw or the straw that broke the camel's back, it is the latest in a series of unpleasant or undesirable events, and makes you feel that you cannot tolerate a situation any longer.

The crisis could be the last straw for many of the world's poorest people.

Then came the recession. Revenues dropped, but the straw to break the camel's back was the war.

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Collocations:

camel coat

Mum is wearing her best camel coat but her hair is sticking up in tufts.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

The camel coat is a wardrobe classic.

Times, Sunday Times (2015)

The fat cat in the camel coat becomes an exotic intellectual.

Times, Sunday Times (2009)

Wearing a camel coat he was canvassing voters as they went to cast their ballot.

Times, Sunday Times (2008)

This camel coat is firmly on my must-have list for autumn.

The Sun (2016)

camel race

You can also play golf, parachute or watch a camel race.

The Sun

Camel races are now digitally controlled, with multi-million dollar thoroughbreds ridden by robotic jockeys, while falconers train their birds with radio-controlled drones.

Times, Sunday Times

Today camels are valued for their milk and meat while camel races are extremely popular sporting events.

Times, Sunday Times

Camel races would be more appropriate.

The Sun

Throughout the country there are celebrations including traditional dancing, music and sports events such as camel races and football games.