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Curs Meaning in English

word · lemma: cur

ˈkɝ
KURR
kˈɜːz
KURZ

释义

A 'cur' is a dog that is not of a recognized breed, usually mixed or stray. It can also be used insultingly about a person, suggesting they are mean or cowardly.

用法与细微差别

'Cur' is rare in modern spoken English and now sounds old-fashioned or literary. The insult meaning for people is strong and negative. Most common with 'mangy cur,' but today, 'stray dog' or 'mutt' is used more often for animals.

例句

The cur barked loudly outside the house.

basic

People avoided the dirty cur in the alley.

basic

He called the traitor a cowardly cur.

basic

Don’t mind that old cur. He always chases cars but never catches one.

natural

Only a real cur would betray his friends for money.

natural

Back in the day, the streets were full of noisy curs after dark.

natural