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Yearlings Meaning in English

word · lemma: yearling

ˈjɝɫɪŋz/, /ˈjɪɫɪŋz
YER-lingz
jˈiəlɪŋz
YEE-uh-lingz

释义

Animals that are one year old, especially young horses, cattle, or sheep. "Yearlings" refers to the age, usually between one and two years old.

用法与细微差别

Primarily used for livestock, especially horses and cattle. Common in farming, horse breeding, and auctions; rarely refers to humans. The singular is "yearling." Not the same as 'calf' (younger) or 'juvenile' (broader age).

例句

The yearlings are kept in a separate pasture.

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The farmer sold three yearlings at the market.

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Many yearlings grow quickly during the summer.

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At the auction, the yearlings attracted a lot of attention from buyers.

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Some yearlings are already as big as the adults.

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Each spring, new calves join last year's yearlings in the herd.

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