| 词汇 | sheepdog |
| 释义 | sheepdog noun[ C ] uk /ˈʃiːp.dɒɡ/ us /ˈʃiːp.dɑːɡ/ a dog trained to help people control sheep and move them in the direction wanted: 牧羊犬 Two sheepdogs herded the sheep into pens.两只牧羊犬把羊群赶进了羊圈。 Wayne Hutchinson/Design Pics/GettyImages Canines (dogs) Affenpinscher Afghan hound Airedale terrier Akita Alaskan Malamute English cocker spaniel English setter English springer spaniel fennec fox fox terrier Parson Russell terrier Pekinese Pembroke Welsh corgi Perro de Presa Canario Peruvian Inca Orchid Slovenský Kopov Slovenský Čuvač Small Münsterländer smooth fox terrier sniffer dog You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Animal farming - general words Examples of sheepdogsheepdog As the social prominence of the aristocracy and gentry receded after 1880, so too did their role in defining the nature of the sheepdog trial. If a good sheepdog seems 'almost human' that is because a good shepherd has made it so. At the same time, the shepherds and farmers, who made practical use of sheepdogs, assumed direction of the sport. The gather is thus what the sheepdog is quintessentially about: bred for its ability to aid the hill shepherd in collecting his charges over vast distances and exceptionally irregular terrain. But as the social prominence of the aristocracy and gentry receded after 1880,4 so too would their role in defining the nature of the sheepdog trial. There might be a case of a sheepdog in wild open spaces, and there poison would be a very considerable danger. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But these could surely be exempted from the tax, just as sheepdogs are exempted. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The sheepdog is a highly skilled worker, as is his master. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 It was not like a sheepdog but it was nearly as nice. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Most horticultural shows have, also, a pony show, sheepdog trial, dog show or livestock show contributory to the main theme of fruit and flowers. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 There is no intention whatever that sheepdogs, military tournaments, jumping exhibitions, whippets, or anything like that should be interfered with in any way. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The only animals covered there are horses, and sheepdogs perhaps. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 Of course there are the obvious exceptions such as guide dogs for the blind and the shepherd's marvellous sheepdog, and they possibly deserve special consideration. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 But sheepdogs are not good dogs to have in urban areas because they require a great deal of work. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 The amendment is reasonable and offers opportunities for sheepdogs to be out, if that is required, as well as rescue dogs. From the Hansard archive Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0 These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors. |
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