"whelp" in Chinese (Simplified)
幼崽(狗等动物的)- (动物)产崽
Definition
'whelp' 指某些动物的幼崽,尤其是狗仔,也可指产下幼崽的行为。极少用来形容无礼的小孩。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'whelp' 主要在动物语境中使用,尤指犬和野生动物的幼崽。作动词较为正式、书面。日常生活中更常用 'puppy' 指狗仔。不用于人类婴儿。
Examples
The dog has five whelps.
这只狗产下了五只**幼崽**。
The lioness protected her whelps from danger.
母狮保护她的**幼崽**免受危险。
Wolves usually whelp in the spring.
狼通常在春天**产崽**。
Sadly, only two of the whelps survived the harsh winter.
可惜,只有两只**幼崽**熬过了严冬。
She runs an animal shelter and sometimes helps dogs to whelp safely.
她经营一个动物收容所,有时会帮助母狗**安全生产**。
That spoiled whelp never listens to anyone.
那个被宠坏的**小子**谁都不听话。