| 词汇 | example_english_cattle-raid |
| 释义 | cattle raidcollocation in Englishmeanings of cattleand raidThese words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or, see other collocations with cattle. cattle noun[plural] uk /ˈkæt.əl/ us /ˈkæt̬.əl/ a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk ... See more at cattle raid noun[C] uk /reɪd/ us /reɪd/ a short sudden attack, usually by a small group ... See more at raid Examples of cattle raidThese 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. Fighting continued between rebels, including dissident tribesmen, and the army and its allies, for several months after the cattleraid. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Preservation of a precarious order, limiting cattle raiding and controlling the ivory trade were the primary goals. Cattle raids are said to be not infrequent. While cattle raiding was practiced extensively, the highly decentralized nature of northern societies precluded the possibility of large-scale warfare. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Cattle raids and lost cattle frequently led to armed conflicts. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Some ethnic clashes have occurred between the tribes (e.g., cattle raiding). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. It is common to conduct cattle raids against neighbors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. They played both defensive and offensive roles, protecting the frontier and making cattle raids against neighboring tribes. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Later they specialized on cattle raiding and robbery. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The tribes have always indulged in cattle raiding, particularly during the dry season when the grass is short and cattle can be moved faster. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. They have a tradition of constant low-level warfare, usually cattle raids, against their neighbors. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Some tribes are also known for a tradition of cattle raiding. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Indeed, cattle raiding had become a social institution, and newly crowned kings would carry out raids on traditional rivals. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Warfare mainly takes the form of cattle raids, or single combats between champions at fords. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. This military organization was mostly used for local defense, although it could be used for cattle raids against others. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Members of the monyomiji are young men who are old enough to participate in warfare (cattle raiding and defense of the village). From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. By contrast, stealing domestic animals such as cattle raiding is considered theft, not poaching. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. Some consider cattle the oldest form of wealth, and cattle raiding consequently one of the earliest forms of theft. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. The main share from the booty obtained during cattle raids and battles went to the chief of the tribe. From Wikipedia This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license. 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. Want to learn more? Go to the definition of cattle Go to the definition of raid See other collocations with cattle |
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