Cowboys Meaning in English
word · lemma: cowboy
释义
Men, often in the American West, who take care of cattle and often ride horses. 'Cowboys' can also refer to people in movies or stories about the Wild West.
用法与细微差别
Usually refers to male cattle workers in the U.S. West, but also the heroes of Western movies. Can be used informally for someone acting wild or tough. Plural 'cowboys' is most common. Not to be confused with 'gaucho' (South American) or 'vaquero' (Spanish heritage).
例句
The cowboys rode their horses across the field.
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Many movies are about cowboys and the Wild West.
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The cowboys watched the cattle all day.
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These days, people sometimes dress up as cowboys for parties.
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My brother loves old stories about brave cowboys and their adventures.
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Not all cowboys wore hats and boots—some just did hard work on the ranch.
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