单词 | calf |
释义 | calf From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Animalscalfcalf /kɑːf $ kæf/ ●●○ noun (plural calves /kɑːvz $ kævz/) [countable]1the part of the back of your leg between your knee and your ankle2 HBAthe baby of a cow, or of some other large animals, such as an elephant3 → be in/with calf → kill the fatted calfExamples from the Corpuscalf• How many more calves will she be able to bear?• George Williams played his first game after suffering from a strained calf muscle and quite clearly didn't have his full movement.• When she finishes with the calf she puts down the bottle and goes to the console, frowning at the text.• Then, work on your calves and ankles so you are ready to concentrate on more advanced leg exercises.Origin calf 1. (1300-1400) Old Norse kalfi2. Old English cealf |
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