dog - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：dog (dog)

dog 🔊

/dɒɡ/

A common animal that many people keep as a family pet, and it also often helps humans with jobs like guarding or guiding.

dog 🔊

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/dɒɡ/

A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris) kept as a pet or used for work, known for its loyalty and companionship.

📁 Category：Animal Protection 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old English docga, of unknown origin, used for a breed of canine.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'Dog' as 'Devoted Obedient Guardian' – loyal friend who stays by your side.

📖 Example

On my birthday, I got a small, fluffy puppy as a gift, and now that dog is my best friend. 🔊 On my birthday, I got a small, fluffy puppy as a gift, and now that dog is my best friend.

🔗 Collocations

walk the dog – to take the dog outside for exercise

guard dog – a dog trained to protect property or people

dog food – specially prepared food for dogs

🔄 Synonyms

canine (n.) – a dog or a member of the dog family

pooch (n.) – an informal term for a dog

hound (n.) – a type of dog used for hunting, or any dog in informal use

🚫 Antonyms

cat (n.) – a common domestic pet that is often independent and less trainable compared to dogs

🌱 Derivatives

doggy (n.) – a child's term for a dog

dogged (adj.) – having the persistent determination of a dog

dogless (adj.) – without a dog

📖 Cultural Story

Domesticated from gray wolves over 15,000 years ago, dogs were the first animals tamed by humans, serving as companions, hunters, and guards.