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ox

UK/ɒks/US
B2

Definitions

n.

An adult castrated male bovine, especially one used as a draft animal; any bovine animal

阉牛,役用牛;牛

Root Breakdown

Native English
oxother
=ox

Common Collocations

  • 1.yoke of oxen一对牛
  • 2.ox cart牛车

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The farmer hitched a yoke of oxen to plow the field before planting season.

  • 2.

    In ancient times, oxen were the primary source of power for transportation and agriculture.

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