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goose

UK/gu:s/US
C1

Definitions

n.

A large waterfowl with a long neck and webbed feet, bigger than a duck; the flesh of this bird used as food.

鹅;鹅肉

v.

To poke or pinch someone's buttocks; to stimulate or spur something into action.

捏(某人的)臀部;刺激,促进

Root Breakdown

Native English
gooseother
=goose

Common Collocations

  • 1.wild goose野鹅
  • 2.mother goose鹅妈妈
  • 3.goose bump鸡皮疙瘩

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The goose paddled across the pond with its ducklings following behind.

  • 2.

    The restaurant served roasted goose as a traditional holiday meal.

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