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dogtrot

/dawg-trot, dog-/US // ˈdɔgˌtrɒt, ˈdɒg- //UK // (ˈdɒɡˌtrɒt) //

犬牙交错,犬齿,犬类,犬只

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a gentle trot, like that of a dog.
    • : South Midland and Southern U.S. a covered passage or porch linking two parts of a house; breezeway.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    dog·trot·ted, dog·trot·ting.

    • : to go or move at a gentle trot or a dogtrot.

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Examples

  • To conserve his strength and wind he kept his pace to a dogtrot.

  • On the first alarm, the chief of police, accompanied by a good half of the day force, came at a dogtrot.

  • Kazu slowed down, and then finding no directions or advice forthcoming, he resumed a steady dogtrot to the north.

  • Once more they resumed their journey lakewards, breaking into the inevitable dogtrot as the long, dark pier came in sight.

  • John continued on a dogtrot towards home, and a moment later was pestering Mrs. Fletcher at her work in the kitchen.