"mongrels" in Chinese (Traditional)
雜種狗混血狗
Definition
Mongrels 指的是沒有純種血統的狗,通常是不同品種雜交而成的狗。這個詞有時也可指其他雜交動物,但最常指狗。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
主要用來指狗,特別是流浪狗或領養的狗。不要用來形容人,否則可能冒犯。英國常用“mongrel”,美國更常用“mutt”。常見於“street dogs”、“adopt mongrels”等語境。
Examples
Many mongrels are looking for a home in the shelter.
許多**雜種狗**在收容所找家。
We adopted two friendly mongrels last year.
我們去年領養了兩隻很友善的**雜種狗**。
Mongrels can be very healthy and strong dogs.
**雜種狗**可以非常健康強壯。
My childhood pet was one of those smart little mongrels from the neighborhood.
我小時候的寵物就是鄰裏裡那隻聰明的小**雜種狗**。
You can't always tell what breeds mongrels come from just by looking at them.
光看外表通常看不出**雜種狗**來自哪些品種。
Some people say mongrels make the best pets because they're so unique.
有人說**雜種狗**是最好的寵物,因為牠們很特別。