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"sire" in Chinese (Simplified)

雄性亲本陛下(古)

Definition

作为名词,'sire' 最常指动物的雄性亲本,尤其用于育种语境。在古语或文学语境中,它也可以作为对国王或有权势男子的尊称。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个词现在最常见于动物育种,尤其是马和狗。表示君主称呼时很少见,听起来古老或很有文学色彩。作动词时,'to sire' 表示“成为后代的父亲”,但日常口语中不常用。

Examples

He was surprised to learn that the champion stallion had sired dozens of foals.

他很惊讶地得知,那匹冠军种马已经**繁育出**几十匹小马。

The puppy's sire won many prizes.

这只小狗的**雄性亲本**赢得了很多奖项。

That horse is the sire of three fast racers.

那匹马是三匹快马的**雄性亲本**。

In the old story, the knight said, "Yes, sire."

在那个古老的故事里,骑士说:“是的,**陛下**。”

Breeders were excited because the young dog's sire came from a famous line.

育种者很兴奋,因为这只幼犬的**雄性亲本**来自著名血统。

The novel keeps using sire when soldiers speak to the king.

这部小说里,士兵对国王说话时一直用**陛下**这个称呼。