Doghouse Meaning in English
word
ˈdɔɡˌhaʊs
DAWG-hows
dˈɒɡhaʊs
DOG-hows
释义
A small shelter or house where a dog sleeps or stays outside. Sometimes used figuratively to mean someone is in trouble or out of favor.
用法与细微差别
Literal use: refers to a physical shelter for a dog, often outdoors. Idiomatically: 'in the doghouse' means someone (often a man in relationships) is in trouble or disfavor, especially with their partner. Don't confuse with 'kennel' (for many dogs or professional use).
Spanish: caseta (de perro) - caseta para perrosPortuguese (BR): casinha de cachorroPortuguese (PT): casota (de cão)Chinese (Simplified): 狗窝 - 狗屋Chinese (Traditional): 狗屋 - 狗窩Hindi: कुत्ते का घरArabic: بيت الكلبBengali: কুকুরের ঘরRussian: будкаJapanese: 犬小屋Vietnamese: nhà chóKorean: 개집Turkish: köpek kulübesiUrdu: کتا گھرIndonesian: rumah anjing
例句
The doghouse is in the backyard.
basic
Our dog sleeps in his doghouse at night.
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I painted the doghouse blue.
basic
After he forgot their anniversary, he was really in the doghouse.
natural
You’d better fix the doghouse before it rains again.
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"She bought the biggest doghouse I’ve ever seen!" said John.
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