"hoss" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 马 (口语)
• 壮汉 (俚语)

Definition

“Hoss” 是英语中的俚语，原指“马”，有时也指强壮、可靠的男人。多见于美国乡村或牛仔用语。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

极为口语化、老派，主要在美国南部农村或西部牛仔语境出现。比如“he's a real hoss”常指很强壮的人。在标准场合或美国以外很少见。

Examples

He rode his hoss to the farm.

他骑着他的**马**去农场。

The old cowboy called his horse a hoss.

老牛仔把他的马叫做**hoss**。

The big man was nicknamed 'hoss' by his friends.

他的朋友们给那个大块头起了绰号 '**hoss**'。

"Take it easy, hoss!" the cowboy shouted to his friend.

牛仔对朋友喊道：“别急，**hoss**！”

If you need help moving, ask Joe—he's a real hoss.

如果你搬家需要帮忙，可以找乔——他真是个**壮汉**。

After a tough day, the buddies sat by the fire, each calling the other 'hoss' and laughing.

辛苦了一天后，伙计们围着火堆坐着，互相叫着 '**hoss**'，大笑着。