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单词 dewlap
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dewlap
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdʒuː.læp/us
/ˈduː.læp/
afoldoflooseskinthathangsunder thethroatof someanimalssuch as somecowsordogs; also used to refer to asimilarfoldofskinon aperson:
The bloodhound'slongdewlap andfloppyearshelptocatchthescentasitsnosepassesover theground.
What isannoyingas you getolderis thatyourmouthturnsdown and you get dewlaps.
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  • The lizard'sextendedpinkdewlap islikelyadefensivedisplaybecause of theclosepresenceofpeople.
  • Amagnificentredbullwith a dewlapstretchedlike asailunder hisjawliftedhishead.
  • Thedogshavefacialwrinklesthatcontinueunder thechinand down thenecktoformaprominentdewlap.
  • Their Malaynamesignifies"forestox", and theydifferfrom thesmalleroxenprincipallyby the low-hangingdewlap.
  • As youage, to go withyourgreyhairs,paunch, crow's-feet and dewlap you may alsodevelopmigrainesandgumdisease.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
The head & neck of non-human animals
  • antler
  • beak
  • cockscomb
  • comb
  • crested
  • crop
  • horn
  • horned
  • jaw
  • muzzle
  • neck
  • nose
  • pouch
  • proboscis
  • scruff
  • snout
  • sucker
  • trunk
  • tusk
  • wattle
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(Definition ofdewlapfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)
Examples from literature
  • He was a very large bull, whose black shaggy mane and dewlaps nearly brushed the short prairie grass beneath him.
  • In doing so he noticed for the first time Dick's stitches in the hound's dewlap and shoulders.
  • The bulls and cows likewise have dewlaps hanging down almost to the ground.
dewlap
noun[C]
uk
/ˈdʒuː.læp/us
/ˈduː.læp/
afoldoflooseskinthathangsunder thethroatof acowor adog
（牛或狗颈部下面的）下垂的皮肤

Examplesofdewlap

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Within this definition, caruncles in birds include wattles (or dewlaps), snoods and earlobes.
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Often, when an intruder is in the area, the anole raises its spine, fans itsdewlap, and does push-ups accompanied by intermittent ultrasonic hisses.
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It is a large bird, with a weight of up to 9 kg, and is known for its ponderous appearance and large dewlaps.
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They have adewlap, or gular flap, which can also be extended.
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The neck should be free of throatiness ordewlap.
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This bird has drab plumage, with a reddewlap.
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It has a reddewlapand reddish legs.
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They have a large powerful head, with loose folds of skin and a doubledewlapon the neck.
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Within this definition, caruncles in birds include wattles, dewlaps, snoods and earlobes.
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Examples of these are the usage of dewlaps and crests in lizards, dinosaurs and birds.
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Males have a largedewlapthat extends into the abdominal region.
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It has a fairly large head for its body size, and adewlapwhich is larger in males than females.
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The neck is moderately long, bulky and strong, withoutdewlap.
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If a predator approaches, the male extends hisdewlapand runs away.
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The ridge on the back is less developed, and bulls have a largerdewlapon the throat.
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