horse
含义: A large animal used for riding and racing
The word 'horse' refers to the large domesticated animal used for riding, racing, and work. Many idioms use 'horse': 'hold your horses' (wait, slow down), 'straight from the horse's mouth' (from a reliable source), 'horse around' (play in a silly way), 'dark horse' (unknown competitor).
例句
- She learned to ride a horse when she was young. 她小时候学会了骑马。Aprendió a montar a caballo cuando era joven.彼女は若いころ乗馬を習いました。그녀는 어릴 때 승마를 배웠습니다.
- Hold your horses - let me finish explaining first. 别急——让我先解释完。Para el carro - déjame terminar de explicar primero.ちょっと待って - まず説明を終わらせて。잠깐만요 - 먼저 설명을 끝낼게요.
- He's a dark horse in this competition. 他是这场比赛的黑马。Es un caballo oscuro en esta competición.彼はこのコンテストのダークホースです。그는 이 대회의 다크호스입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'hors', of Germanic origin, related to Old Norse 'hross' and Old High German 'hros' (German 'Ross'). One of the oldest English animal words with no clear Indo-European root.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
Horse racing is deeply embedded in British culture. The phrase 'straight from the horse's mouth' comes from the practice of checking a horse's teeth to determine its age and health before buying.
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