"sheep" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 羊

Definition

Sheep 是一种农场动物，身上有厚厚的羊毛，人们饲养它是为了获取羊毛、肉或奶。在英语里，这个词既可以指一只羊，也可以指很多只羊，因为单数和复数形式相同。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

复数仍然是 'sheep'，不是 'sheeps'。常见搭配有 'a flock of sheep' 和 'count sheep'。它也可以形容一个人总是盲目跟随别人，通常带有负面意思。

Examples

The sheep is eating grass.

这只**羊**正在吃草。

We saw many sheep on the farm.

我们在农场看到了很多**羊**。

That sheep has very thick wool.

那只**羊**的羊毛非常厚。

I was so tired that I started counting sheep in my head.

我太累了，都开始在脑子里数**羊**了。

Don't be such a sheep—think for yourself.

别像**绵羊**一样盲从——自己想一想。

The hikers had to wait while a flock of sheep crossed the road.

徒步旅行者只好等着，一群**羊**过了马路。