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Footpads Meaning in English

word · lemma: footpad

ˈfʊtˌpædz
FOOT-padz
fˈʊtpædz
FOOT-padz

释义

"Footpads" can refer to the soft, cushioned parts under the feet of animals, or historically, to robbers who attacked people on foot in the streets or highways.

用法与细微差别

Common modern use is for animal anatomy ('the cat's footpads'), but 'footpad' as a robber is old-fashioned and only appears in historical contexts or literature. Do not confuse 'footpads' with 'shoe insoles.'

例句

Cats have soft footpads to help them walk quietly.

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Some animals' footpads protect them from hot or rough ground.

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In old stories, footpads would wait by the road to rob travelers.

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My dog left little prints from her muddy footpads all over the kitchen floor.

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He read a novel about London filled with thieves and footpads lurking in the dark.

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Watch out for rough pavement—your dog's footpads can get scratched easily.

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