service animal
noun[C]
uk/ˈsɜː.vɪs ˌæn.ɪ.məl/us/ˈsɜ˞ː.vɪs ˌæn.ɪ.məl/ananimalthat has beenspeciallytrainedtohelpsomeone, forexampleaguidedog(= adogtrainedtohelpablindpersonmovearoundsafely):
(为人类提供服务的)服务性动物Nodogsareallowedin therestaurantarea, with theexceptionofserviceanimals.餐厅区域狗只不得入内,服务性动物除外。
- Traveling withyourpetorserviceanimalisgovernedby alargenumberofregulationsandrules.
- People withemotionaldisorders, such aspanicattacks, havetrainedserviceanimalsthat cansenseanattackcoming andstepin andperformanactthateasesit.
- Theownerhadclaimedthat becauseitspresencehelpedeaseherstressfrom aheartcondition, thepigwas aqualifiedserviceanimal.
- Dogs have alwaysearnedtheirkeeponfarms,workingwithpoliceofficers, and asserviceanimalsfor thedisabled.
General & informal words for animals
- anti-predator
- arthropod
- beast
- beastie
- bossy
- brute
- emotional support animal
- feathered
- feathered friendidiom
- four-legged friend
- fur baby
- furry
- furry friend
- marsupial
- myriapod
- pest
- pet
- predator
- prey
- stray