canine

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++

Related topics: Animals

ca·nine1 /ˈkeɪnaɪn, ˈkæ- $ ˈkeɪ-/ adjective HBArelating to dogs 狗的，犬科动物的 canine diseases 犬类疾病 her loyal canine friend 她那忠实的狗朋友

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canine• Not content with ravaging postmen, our canine friends, it seems, now rate runners' legs high on the menu.• Meye etal reported that tight junctions in the canine gastric mucosa were significantly damaged by exposure to aspirin.• Studies document canine harassment of plovers.• But they continue to fight like a pair of miniature canine Kendo warriors.• On the following day, I went to a big market where canine meat was sold.• Using its long canine teeth, it can neatly nip fins or remove the eyes of its tankmates.• a police canine unit• These qualities serve Boy well in the course of his canine wanderings.

Related topics: Animals, Human

canine2 noun [countable] 1. (also canine tooth) one of the four sharp pointed teeth in the front of your mouth 〔人的〕犬齿2. formal a dog 犬

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canine• The false canine on the upper right side of his mouth began to ache.• A perfectly normal canine went barking mad with lust when Lizzy pressed the printer.Origin canine (1400-1500) Latin caninus, from canis “dog”