dog

dog [dɔɡ]

noun.

1.狗：一种常见的哺乳动物，属于 Canidae 科，是人类最早驯化的宠物之一。它们有各种品种，包括哈士奇、柯利牧羊犬和贵宾犬等。

Dog: a common mammal belonging to the Canidae family, and one of the earliest domesticated pets by humans. They come in various breeds including Huskies, Collies, and Poodles.

2.（非正式）家伙；人：指男性时，常用作蔑称；指女性时，则带有亲昵或戏谑的语气。

Dog: (informal) a guy; a person. When used to refer to a man, it can be derogatory; when used to refer to a woman, it can be affectionate or playful.

3.（非正式）丑陋的女人：指外表不吸引人的女性。

Dog: (informal) an unattractive woman.

4.（非正式）窃窃私语；暗中说话：指秘密地交谈或暗中讨论。

Dog: (informal) to talk or discuss something secretly or privately.

5.（非正式）追逐；跟踪：指紧紧地跟随某人或追赶某物。

Dog: (informal) to follow closely or pursue someone/something.

Synonyms:

1. Canine: a general term for all members of the Canidae family, including dogs, wolves, and foxes.

2. Pup: a young dog.

3. Hound: a type of dog bred for hunting and tracking.

4. Cur: a mixed-breed or mongrel dog.

5. Fido: a common name used for pet dogs.

Usage:

1. My neighbor has a beautiful golden retriever as their pet dog.

我的邻居养了一只漂亮的金毛犬作为宠物狗。

2. He's such a lucky dog to have won the lottery!

他真是个幸运的家伙，赢得了！

3. She's always been called the ugly dog among her friends, but she doesn't let it bother her.

她总是被朋友们称为丑陋的女人，但她并不在意。

4. Let's go to the park and let our dogs play together.

我们去公园，让我们的狗一起玩吧。

5. The police are hot on the trail of the suspect and they're determined to dog him until they catch him.

正在紧追嫌疑人，决心要跟踪他直到抓到他。

Editor's Summary:

Dog is not only one of the most beloved pets in the world, but also has various meanings and uses in informal language. It can refer to both male and female individuals, as well as be used in different contexts such as secret conversations or chasing someone/something. With its long history of domestication, there are also many synonyms for this furry friend that we all know and love.