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

house lamb

/ˈhaʊs ˌlam/

noun

1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb.

2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb.

单词	house lamb
释义	house lamb /ˈhaʊs ˌlam/ noun 1A lamb which, in order to ensure a tender meat, is reared in a building, typically fed on its mother's milk without being allowed out to graze, and slaughtered at between 6 and 10 weeks of age, traditionally in time for Christmas. Also: a lamb that is bottle-fed by a person and kept in or near their house; a pet lamb. 2The flesh of such a purpose-bred animal used as food. Origin Late 16th century; earliest use found in Edward Hellowes (fl. 1574–1601), courtier and translator. From house + lamb.
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