"whelp" in Chinese (Traditional)
幼崽(狗等動物的)- (動物)產仔
Definition
'whelp' 是指某些動物的幼崽,特別是小狗,也可指生產幼崽的行為。偶爾用於比喻無禮的年輕人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'whelp' 多數用於動物語境,特指狗或野生動物幼崽。作動詞時較正式或書面。日常生活用 'puppy' 表示小狗。不適用於人類嬰兒。
Examples
The dog has five whelps.
這隻狗生下了五隻**幼崽**。
The lioness protected her whelps from danger.
母獅保護她的**幼崽**免於危險。
Wolves usually whelp in the spring.
狼通常在春天**產仔**。
Sadly, only two of the whelps survived the harsh winter.
可惜,只有兩隻**幼崽**挺過了嚴冬。
She runs an animal shelter and sometimes helps dogs to whelp safely.
她經營動物收容所,有時會幫助母狗**安全分娩**。
That spoiled whelp never listens to anyone.
那個被寵壞的**小鬼**誰都不聽話。