"horseshoe" in Chinese (Simplified)
马蹄铁
Definition
马蹄铁是一种U形的金属片,钉在马蹄上以保护马蹄。也可以指类似形状的物体或一种带来好运的护身符。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用来指马蹄上的铁片,也常被视为幸运符(如挂在门上)。还能用于描述U形物体(如“马蹄湾”)或与好运相关的表达。
Examples
The blacksmith made a new horseshoe for the horse.
铁匠为马做了一只新的**马蹄铁**。
A horseshoe is nailed to each hoof of the horse.
每只马蹄上都钉有一只**马蹄铁**。
The farmer hung a horseshoe above the door for luck.
农夫把一只**马蹄铁**挂在门上求好运。
Some people believe finding a horseshoe brings good fortune.
有些人相信捡到**马蹄铁**会带来好运。
The track curves in a horseshoe shape around the lake.
跑道绕着湖呈**马蹄铁**形弯曲。
We played a game of horseshoes at the picnic last weekend.
上周末野餐时我们玩了**掷马蹄铁**的游戏。