"rancher" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 牧场主

Definition

牧场主是指拥有或管理大型牧场，尤其是饲养牛、马等牲畜的人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Rancher” 主要用于北美，特别指养牛或马的牧场主。不要与“farmer”混淆，后者可以指种植或养殖。常见搭配有“cattle rancher”、“Texas rancher”。

Examples

My uncle is a rancher in Texas.

我叔叔是德克萨斯的**牧场主**。

A rancher raises cows and sells beef.

**牧场主**养牛并卖牛肉。

The rancher repaired the fence to keep the horses inside.

**牧场主**修好了围栏，让马儿待在里面。

It's tough being a rancher during a drought; the cattle need water every day.

旱灾时期当**牧场主**很难，牛每天都需要水。

The local ranchers meet every month to discuss issues in the industry.

当地的**牧场主**每月聚会讨论行业问题。

Growing up as a rancher's daughter, she learned to ride horses before she could walk.

作为**牧场主**的女儿，她在学会走路之前就会骑马了。