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hound

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Definitions

v.

To persistently harass or pursue someone; to chase relentlessly.

追逼;纠缠;不断骚扰

n.

A dog bred for hunting, typically with a keen sense of smell and large drooping ears.

猎犬

Root Breakdown

Native English
houndother
=hound

Common Collocations

  • 1.hound after紧追不放
  • 2.hound out驱赶

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The reporter continued to hound the celebrity for an interview.

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