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provender

/prov-uhn-der/US // ˈprɒv ən dər //UK // (ˈprɒvɪndə) //

嫩草,蔬菜,嫩芽,嫩肉

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : dry food, as hay or oats, for livestock or other domestic animals; fodder.
    • : food; provisions.

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Examples

  • And thy oxen, and the ass colts that till the ground, shall eat mingled provender as it was winnowed in the floor.

  • Lawrence went into camp near a farmhouse, where he noticed there was plenty of provender for the horses.

  • Confined to the provender even their shepherds would have them contented withal, many would die.

  • Joe was ordered to give the horses water, and place a large quantity of provender within their reach.

  • All the year round they roam across the plains, and in winter seek their provender beneath the snow.