livestock

• n. 牲畜；家畜

中文词源

live,活的，stock,家畜。

英文词源

livestock (n.)

1520s, from live (adj.) + stock (n.2).

双语例句

1. Namibian law permits ranchers to shoot cheetahs to protect their livestock.

纳米比亚法律允许农场主射杀猎豹以保护家畜。

来自柯林斯例句

2. We're fattening the livestock up for slaughter.

我们正在催肥牲畜待宰杀.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. Both men and livestock are flourishing.

人畜两旺.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4. Farmers were encouraged to keep their livestock in pens rather than letting them roam freely.

鼓励农民们把家畜关进栏圈，而不是让它们到处乱跑。

来自柯林斯例句

5. At the county fair last year, prizes were given for the best farm products and livestock.

在去年全县交易会上, 最好的农产品和家畜都得了奖.

来自《简明英汉词典》