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pig

UK/pig/US
NGSL 3kA1

Definitions

n.

A domesticated farm animal with a snout and cloven hooves, raised for its meat; a greedy or dirty person

猪;贪婪肮脏的人

v.

To give birth (of a sow); to eat greedily or live in squalor

(母猪)生小猪;贪吃;过邋遢的生活

Root Breakdown

pigother
=pig

Common Collocations

  • 1.guinea pig豚鼠;试验对象
  • 2.pig out大吃特吃
  • 3.pig farm养猪场
  • 4.sweat like a pig大汗淋漓

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The farmer raised a dozen pigs for meat and sold them at the market.

  • 2.

    Don't be such a pig — leave some food for everyone else!

  • 3.

    The children squealed with delight watching the little pig roll in the mud.

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