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sheep-dip

/sheep-dip/US // ˈʃipˌdɪp //

蘸羊肉,浸羊肉,蘸羊水,蘸羊油

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a lotion or wash applied to the fleece or skin of sheep to kill vermin, usually applied by immersing the animals in vats.

Examples

  • These brave souls took an icy dip in the ocean to ring in 2015 and raise money for charity.

  • You will find winding pasture for sheep and highland cattle.

  • I had to pause for sheep crossing the road, which is a common occurrence when driving through the Highlands of Scotland.

  • Farmers, fearing ISIS attacks, have left the city with their sheep.

  • Kirkman does dip into metaphor here, as telephones are a symbol of our connection with one another.

  • A flock of weary sheep pattered along the road, barnward bound, heavy eyed and bleating softly.

  • Thank you for nothing, Reginald; however, I shall certainly take a dip in the lucky-bag at the Castle.

  • Harry took his bed into the spare-room, and Black Sheep lay down to die.

  • The Griffin carried off one sheep a day from a German village, till a man came with a "falchion" and split the Griffin open.

  • A little corral for the sheep, and a rough shed for the pony, and the home was complete: far the prettiest home they had ever had.