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dobbin

/dob-in/US // ˈdɒb ɪn //UK // (ˈdɒbɪn) //

多宾,多比,窦文斌,窦文涛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a horse, especially a quiet, plodding horse for farm work or family use.
    • : a drinking vessel of the 18th century holding a gill.

Examples

  • This sort of sustained engagement can short-circuit racially triggered instances of the confirmation bias, wrote Dobbin.

  • The horses can't get up here any more than old Dobbin could.

  • Now we would sorrowfully ask our contemporary if he thinks flattery like this can soothe the dull cold ear of young Dobbin?

  • It is this coming event that the author has depicted in his fantastic story, 'The Dobbin.'

  • An urchin blew his whistle, and the rude company started with their dogs to attack once more the dobbin.

  • And I feel exactly as honest Dobbin feels when his harness is slipped off after a long journey with a good deal of up-hill work.