"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。