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donkey

UK/'dɒŋki/US
B2

Definitions

n.

A domesticated animal related to the horse, known for stubbornness; informally, a foolish person.

驴;笨蛋,傻瓜

Root Breakdown

Native English
donkeyother
=donkey

Common Collocations

  • 1.ride a donkey骑驴
  • 2.stubborn as a donkey倔得像驴

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The general's dominate strategy involved securing all supply lines before launching the offensive.

  • 2.

    The farmer rode his donkey to the market to sell fresh vegetables every week.

  • 3.

    Don't be a stubborn donkey about it; listen to what your colleagues have to say.

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