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

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1 (noun) in the sense of hound

Definition

a domesticated canine mammal occurring in many different breeds

Outside a dog was barking.

Synonyms

hound

my faithful old hound, Bluey

canine

bitch

puppy

pup

mongrel

tyke

mutt (slang)

He was being harassed by a large, off-the-leash mutt.

pooch (slang)

cur

He called my dog a mangy cur.

man's best friend

kuri or goorie (New Zealand)

brak (South Africa)

2 (noun) in the sense of scoundrel

(informal)

Out of my sight, you dog!

Synonyms

scoundrel (old-fashioned)

He is a lying scoundrel.

villain

As a copper, I've spent my life putting villains like him away.

cur

Elliot was vilified as a cur and a scoundrel.

heel (slang)

Suddenly I feel like a total heel.

knave (archaic)

It is difficult to believe that he is such a knave behind my back.

blackguard

1 (verb) in the sense of plague

His career has been dogged by bad luck.

Synonyms

plague

She was plagued by weakness, fatigue, and dizziness.

trouble

Is anything troubling you?

haunt

The memory of his mistakes still haunts him.

hound

torment

My older brother used to torment me by singing it to me.

afflict

There are four main problems that afflict these people.

2 (verb) in the sense of pursue

Definition

to follow (someone) closely

The three creatures had dogged him from hut to hut.

Synonyms

pursue

She pursued the man who had stolen her bag.

I think we're being followed.

track

He thought he had better track this creature and kill it.

chase

She chased the thief for 100 yards.

shadow

shadowed by a large and highly visible body of police

harry

tail (informal)

Officers had tailed the gang in an undercover inquiry.

trail

Two detectives were trailing him.

hound

hounded by the press

stalk

Wolves stalk their prey across the tundra.

go after

give chase to

idioms

See dog's dinner

See dog-eat-dog

See go to the dogs

related words

related adjective canine

name of female bitch

name of young puppuppy

related mania cynomania

related phobia cynophobia

subject word lists

See Breeds of dog

Quotations

Love me, love my dog [St. Bernard]The more one gets to know of men, the more one values dogs [A. Toussenel]Dogs live with man as courtiers round a monarch, steeped in the flattery of his notice and enriched with sinecures [Robert Louis Stevenson – The Character of Dogs]The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too [Samuel Butler – Notebooks]Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends [Alexander Pope]

proverbs

Every dog has its dayWhy keep a dog and bark yourself?If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleasA live dog is better than a dead lionLet sleeping dogs lie

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释义	Trends of dog View usage for: dog (dɒg, US dɔːg) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense dogs, present participle dogging, past tense, past participle dogged 1. countable noun A dog is a very common four-legged animal that is often kept by people as a pet or to guard or hunt. There are many different breeds of dog. Outside, a dog was barking. The dog growled again. The British are renowned as a nation of dog lovers. Synonyms: hound, canine, bitch, puppy More Synonyms of dog 2. countable noun You use dog to refer to a male dog, or to the male of some related species such as wolves or foxes. Is this a dog or a bitch? ...a dog fox. 3. countable noun If someone calls a man a dog, they strongly disapprove of him. [disapproval] 4. countable noun People use dog to refer to something that they consider unsatisfactory or of poor quality. [US, informal, disapproval] It's a real dog. 5. countable noun If someone calls a woman or girl a dog, they mean that she is unattractive. [informal, offensive, disapproval] 6. verb If problems or injuries dog you, they are with you all the time. The problems that have dogged him all year are just a temporary setback. [VERB noun] His career has been dogged by bad luck. [VERB noun] Synonyms: plague, follow, trouble, haunt More Synonyms of dog 7. plural noun [the NOUN] The dogs is a sports meeting where dogs, especially greyhounds, race and people bet on which dog will win. [British, informal] 8. See also dogged, guide dog, prairie dog, sniffer dog 9. See dog's dinner/breakfast 10. See dog eat dog 11. See going to the dogs 12. See to let sleeping dogs lie 13. See you can't teach an old dog new tricks More Synonyms of dog dog in British English (dɒɡ) noun 1. a. a domesticated canine mammal, Canis familiaris, occurring in many breeds that show a great variety in size and form b. (as modifier) dog biscuit 2. a. any other carnivore of the family Canidae, such as the dingo and coyote b. (as modifier) the dog family ▶ Related adjective: canine 3. a. the male of animals of the dog family b. (as modifier) a dog fox 4. (modifier) a. spurious, inferior, or useless dog Latin b. (in combination) dogberry 5. a mechanical device for gripping or holding, esp one of the axial slots by which gear wheels or shafts are engaged to transmit torque 6. informal a fellow; chap you lucky dog 7. informal a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched 8. US informal a male friend: used as a term of address 9. offensive, slang an unattractive or boring girl or woman 10. US and Canadian informal something unsatisfactory or inferior 11. short for firedog 12. any of various atmospheric phenomena fogdog, seadog, sundog 13. a dog's chance 14. a dog's dinner 15. a dog's life 16. dog eat dog 17. like a dog's dinner 18. put on the dog verbWord forms: dogs, dogging or dogged (transitive) 19. to pursue or follow after like a dog 20. to trouble; plague to be dogged by ill health 21. to chase with a dog or dogs 22. to grip, hold, or secure by a mechanical device adverb 23. (usually in combination) thoroughly; utterly dog-tired Derived forms doglike (ˈdogˌlike) adjective Word origin Old English docga, of obscure origin dog in American English (dɔg; dɑg) nounWord forms: plural dogs or dog 1. a. any of a large and varied group of domesticated canines (Canis familiaris) often kept as a house pet or used for hunting, guarding people or property, etc. b. any of various wild canines 2. the male of a canine 3. a mean, contemptible fellow 4. a prairie dog, dogfish, or other animal thought to resemble a dog 5. an andiron; firedog 6. Informal a boy or man lucky dog 7. US; [pl.]; Slang feet 8. hot dog (sense 1) 9. Slang a. an unattractive or unpopular person b. US an unsatisfactory thing or unsuccessful venture 10. Mechanics any of several devices for holding or grappling 11. Meteorology a. a parhelion; sundog b. a fogdog adjective 12. designating a family (Canidae) of meat-eating animals that includes dogs, foxes,wolves, coyotes, and jackals verb transitiveWord forms: dogged or ˈdogging 13. to follow, hunt, or track down doggedly 14. US to hold or secure with a mechanical dog adverb 15. very; completely used in combination dog-tired Idioms: a dog's age a dog's life dog in the manger dog it every dog has his day go to the dogs let sleeping dogs lie put on the dog teach an old dog new tricks the Greater Dog the Lesser Dog Word origin ME, generalized in sense < late, rare OE docga, dogga (usual hund: see hound1) < ?; (sense 5) < its orig. shape: cf. Fr chenet More idioms containing dog a hair of the dog you can't teach an old dog new tricks every dog has its day dog eat dog the dog days a dog and pony show fight like cat and dog sick as a dog the tail wags the dog Image of dog © Dorottya Mathe, shutterstock Examples of 'dog' in a sentence dog Survivors recall eating leaves and grass or gnawing on bones left out for the dogs. The Sun (2016) The recordings were then played to ten puppies and ten older dogs in a different room. Times, Sunday Times (2017) Universal said it also opens the door for albums aimed at horses and dogs. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This time dogs and cats had been welcome. Times, Sunday Times (2017) In fact, they had just bought a dog together. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The animal released the dog and he realised that it was a cougar, or mountain lion. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Miss Dean thinks it was probably a rabbit hole as the others would be large enough for a small dog to get out of. Times, Sunday Times (2016) That he is trying to teach old dogs new tricks. The Sun (2011) Many cat and dog treats are just as calorific as the junk food made for their owners. Times, Sunday Times (2015) People who have dogs live longer and are less prone to heart attacks. Times, Sunday Times (2013) There was only one dog in there. The Sun (2013) Which is a lot of being chased by dogs. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Now he has been released early from jail and is anxious to be top dog again. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We know that horses and dogs are superb in reading body language. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The family had both dogs put down following the attack. The Sun (2009) It is just as likely to come from a dog fox. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Another bundle may include three hot dogs and two bags of potato chips. Miller, Roger LeRoy & Fishe, Raymond P. H. Microeconomics: Price Theory in Practice (1995) This year the emphasis is on the health benefits of dog ownership. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Dogs or other animals are not permitted on any walk unless otherwise specified. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Wild animals must rescue their dog friend from a gang of pets. The Sun (2013) Yet science and social history do not explain the emotional bond between man and dog. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Having the dog is a great interest outside football. The Sun (2011) The royal dogs made out like bandits. The Sun (2013) Questions about a lack of speed that have dogged his career were answered in that instant. Times, Sunday Times (2016) So he asked a friend who made biscuits for dogs how to go about it. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Others talk more wildly of the threat to dogs and cats. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The letter appeared during what some of us regarded as a bad week for dogs. Times, Sunday Times (2009) IT'S hard for a bloke to carry a small dog around without looking a bit daft. The Sun (2012) Presumably he wanted to express something about there being life in the old dog yet. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Presumably if personal trainers are deemed a business then others too could find themselves being charged including dog walkers. Times, Sunday Times (2011) PEOPLE see dogs as the healthier option. The Sun (2011) When our dogs get ill, we have to fit visits to the vet and bouts of succour around the working day. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Quotations Love me, love my dogSt. Bernard The more one gets to know of men, the more one values dogsA. Toussenel Dogs live with man as courtiers round a monarch, steeped in the flattery of his notice and enriched with sinecuresRobert Louis StevensonThe Character of Dogs The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself tooSamuel ButlerNotebooks Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friendsAlexander Pope Every dog has its day Why keep a dog and bark yourself? If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas A live dog is better than a dead lion Let sleeping dogs lie Word lists with dog related adjectives, female animals, baby and young animals, carnivore In other languages dog British English: dog /dɒɡ/ NOUN A dog is an animal that is often kept as a pet or used to guard or hunt things. The dog wagged his tail. American English: dog Arabic: كَلْب Brazilian Portuguese: cachorro Chinese: 狗 Croatian: pas Czech: pes Danish: hund Dutch: hond European Spanish: perro Finnish: koira French: chien German: Hund Greek: σκύλος Italian: cane Japanese: 犬 Korean: 개 Norwegian: hund Polish: pies European Portuguese: cão Romanian: câine Russian: собака Latin American Spanish: perro Swedish: hund Thai: สุนัข Turkish: köpek Ukrainian: собака Vietnamese: con chó British English: dog VERB If problems or injuries dog you, they are with you all the time. The problems that have dogged him all year are just a temporary setback. American English: dog Brazilian Portuguese: seguir Chinese: 长期困扰问题、伤病等 European Spanish: perseguir French: poursuivre German: verfolgen Italian: perseguitare Japanese: 付きまとう Korean: 항상 따라다니다 European Portuguese: seguir Latin American Spanish: perseguir All related terms of 'dog' dog it to fail to exert the maximum or expected effort pi-dog a wild Asian dog, often roaming in packs in and around villages dog bed A bed is a piece of furniture that you lie on when you sleep . dog box a compartment in a railway carriage with no corridor dog-ear to fold down the corner of (a page ) dog-end the part of a cigarette that is held in the mouth and that remains unsmoked after it is finished dog fox a male fox dog leg A dog leg is a part of a wellbore which is not straight . dog tag Dog tags are metal identification discs that are worn on a chain around the neck by members of the United States armed forces. eye dog a dog trained to control sheep by staring fixedly at them foo dog a fierce-looking dog with a lion's mane , used as a motif in East Asian art gun dog A gun dog is a dog that has been trained to work with a hunter or gamekeeper , especially to find and carry back birds or animals that have been shot . hot dog A hot dog is a long bread roll with a hot sausage inside it. lap dog any pet dog small enough to be held in the lap pie-dog an ownerless half-wild Asian dog pig dog a dog bred for hunting wild pigs in the bush pye-dog an ownerless half-wild Asian dog red-dog → blitz (sense 3 ) blitz (sense 5 ) blitz verb intransitive sea dog A sea dog is a sailor is who has spent many years at sea. top dog If a person or organization is top dog , they are the most successful or powerful one in a particular group. toy dog a miniature variety of a breed of dog bird dog a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot black dog depression or melancholy cant dog → cant hook chili dog a hot dog with chilli coach dog → Dalmatian corn dog a frankfurter coated in cornmeal batter before frying devil dog a dangerously aggressive dog dirty dog a despicable person dog days the hot period of the summer reckoned in ancient times from the heliacal rising of Sirius (the Dog Star ) dog-eared A book or piece of paper that is dog-eared has been used so much that the corners of the pages are turned down or torn . dog food food for dogs dog guard a metal frame used in a car to contain pet dogs dog Latin spurious or incorrect Latin dog-roll a large sausage-shaped roll of processed meat used for dog food dog rose a prickly wild rose , Rosa canina, that is native to Europe and has pink or white delicate scentless flowers dog show a competitive event in which dogs are exhibited and judged by an established standard or set of ideals prescribed for each breed dog sled a sled (or sledge ) drawn by dogs Dog Star → Sirius dog-tired If you say that you are dog-tired , you are emphasizing that you are extremely tired . dog track a run-down , poorly maintained or poorly designed golf course dog train a sleigh drawn by a team of dogs dog wolf a male wolf flat dog any large tropical reptile , such as C. niloticus ( African crocodile ), of the family Crocodylidae: order Crocodilia ( crocodilians ). They have a broad head, tapering snout , massive jaws , and a thick outer covering of bony plates Great Dog → the Great Dog guard dog A guard dog is a fierce dog that has been specially trained to protect a particular place. guide dog A guide dog is a dog that has been trained to lead a blind person. sick-dog a calm and unruffled person sled dog any of various hardy thick-coated breeds of dog , such as the Eskimo dog, the husky , and the malamute , developed for hauling sledges in various parts of the highest northern latitudes water dog a dog trained to hunt in water Chinese translation of 'dog' dog (dɔɡ) n (c) 狗 (gǒu) (只, zhī) (= male) 雄兽(獸) (xióngshòu) (头, tóu) vt [problems, injuries] 缠(纏)住 (chánzhù) to go to the dogs 大不如前 (dà bù rú qián) All related terms of 'dog' hot dog 热(熱)狗 règǒu [ 个(個) gè ] guide dog 导(導)盲犬 dǎomángquǎn [ 只 zhī ] [ 美 = seeing-eye dog ] seeing-eye dog 导(導)盲犬 dǎomángquǎn [ 只 zhī ] [ 英 = guide dog ] "beware of the dog" "当(當)心狗" "dāngxīn gǒu" pedigree dog/cattle 纯(純)种(種)狗/牛 chúnzhǒng gǒu/niú pet dog/rabbit etc 宠(寵)物狗/兔等 chǒngwù gǒu/tù děng to put a cat/dog etc to sleep 把猫(貓)/狗等人道地杀(殺)死 bǎ māo/gǒu děng réndào de shāsǐ it was careless of him to let the dog out 他真不当(當)心，把狗放了出去 tā zhēn bù dāngxīn, bǎ gǒu fàngle chūqù 1 (noun) in the sense of hound Definition a domesticated canine mammal occurring in many different breeds Outside a dog was barking. Synonyms hound my faithful old hound, Bluey canine bitch puppy pup mongrel tyke mutt (slang) He was being harassed by a large, off-the-leash mutt. pooch (slang) cur He called my dog a mangy cur. man's best friend kuri or goorie (New Zealand) brak (South Africa) 2 (noun) in the sense of scoundrel (informal) Out of my sight, you dog! Synonyms scoundrel (old-fashioned) He is a lying scoundrel. villain As a copper, I've spent my life putting villains like him away. cur Elliot was vilified as a cur and a scoundrel. heel (slang) Suddenly I feel like a total heel. knave (archaic) It is difficult to believe that he is such a knave behind my back. blackguard 1 (verb) in the sense of plague His career has been dogged by bad luck. Synonyms plague She was plagued by weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. follow trouble Is anything troubling you? haunt The memory of his mistakes still haunts him. hound torment My older brother used to torment me by singing it to me. afflict There are four main problems that afflict these people. 2 (verb) in the sense of pursue Definition to follow (someone) closely The three creatures had dogged him from hut to hut. Synonyms pursue She pursued the man who had stolen her bag. follow I think we're being followed. track He thought he had better track this creature and kill it. chase She chased the thief for 100 yards. shadow shadowed by a large and highly visible body of police harry tail (informal) Officers had tailed the gang in an undercover inquiry. trail Two detectives were trailing him. hound hounded by the press stalk Wolves stalk their prey across the tundra. go after give chase to idioms See dog's dinner See dog-eat-dog See go to the dogs related words related adjective canine name of female bitch name of young puppuppy related mania cynomania related phobia cynophobia subject word lists See Breeds of dog Quotations Love me, love my dog [St. Bernard]The more one gets to know of men, the more one values dogs [A. Toussenel]Dogs live with man as courtiers round a monarch, steeped in the flattery of his notice and enriched with sinecures [Robert Louis Stevenson – The Character of Dogs]The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too [Samuel Butler – Notebooks]Histories are more full of examples of the fidelity of dogs than of friends [Alexander Pope] proverbs Every dog has its dayWhy keep a dog and bark yourself?If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleasA live dog is better than a dead lionLet sleeping dogs lie Additional synonyms in the sense of afflict Definition to cause someone suffering or unhappiness There are four main problems that afflict these people. Synonyms torment, trouble, pain, hurt, wound, burden, distress, rack, try, plague, grieve, harass, ail (literary), oppress, beset, smite in the sense of blackguard Definition an unprincipled contemptible person Synonyms scoundrel (old-fashioned), shit (taboo, slang), bastard (offensive, informal), villain, rogue, bugger (taboo, slang), swine, rascal, son-of-a-bitch (taboo, slang, US, Canadian), wretch, bounder (British, old-fashioned, slang), blighter (British, informal), scumbag (slang), miscreant, bad egg (old-fashioned, informal), skelm (South Africa), wrong 'un (informal) in the sense of chase Definition to pursue (a person or animal) persistently or quickly She chased the thief for 100 yards. Synonyms pursue, follow, track, hunt, run after, course Synonyms of 'dog' dog Explore 'dog' in the dictionary
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