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单词 sheepdog
释义
sheepdog
noun[C]
uk
/ˈʃiːp.dɒɡ/us
/ˈʃiːp.dɑːɡ/
adogtrainedtohelppeoplecontrolsheepandmovethem in thedirectionwanted:
牧羊犬
Two sheepdogsherdedthesheepintopens.两只牧羊犬把羊群赶进了羊圈。
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(Definition ofsheepdogfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofsheepdog

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As the social prominence of the aristocracy and gentry receded after 1880, so too did their role in defining the nature of thesheepdogtrial.
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If a goodsheepdogseems 'almost human' that is because a good shepherd has made it so.
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At the same time, the shepherds and farmers, who made practical use of sheepdogs, assumed direction of the sport.
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The gather is thus what thesheepdogis quintessentially about: bred for its ability to aid the hill shepherd in collecting his charges over vast distances and exceptionally irregular terrain.
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But as the social prominence of the aristocracy and gentry receded after 1880,4 so too would their role in defining the nature of thesheepdogtrial.
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There might be a case of asheepdogin wild open spaces, and there poison would be a very considerable danger.
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But these could surely be exempted from the tax, just as sheepdogs are exempted.
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Thesheepdogis a highly skilled worker, as is his master.
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It was not like asheepdogbut it was nearly as nice.
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Most horticultural shows have, also, a pony show,sheepdogtrial, dog show or livestock show contributory to the main theme of fruit and flowers.
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There is no intention whatever that sheepdogs, military tournaments, jumping exhibitions, whippets, or anything like that should be interfered with in any way.
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The only animals covered there are horses, and sheepdogs perhaps.
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Of course there are the obvious exceptions such as guide dogs for the blind and the shepherd's marvelloussheepdog, and they possibly deserve special consideration.
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But sheepdogs are not good dogs to have in urban areas because they require a great deal of work.
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The amendment is reasonable and offers opportunities for sheepdogs to be out, if that is required, as well as rescue dogs.
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