| 单词 | goose |
| 释义 | Word Frequency goose 1(ɡuːs) nounWord forms: plural geese (ɡiːs) 1. any of various web-footed long-necked birds of the family Anatidae: order Anseriformes. They are typically larger and less aquatic than ducks and are gregarious and migratory See also brent goose, barnacle goose, greylag, snow goose ▶ Related adjective: anserine2. the female of such a bird, as opposed to the male (gander) 3. informal a silly person 4. Word forms: plural gooses a pressing iron with a long curving handle, used esp by tailors 5. the flesh of the goose, used as food 6. all his or her geese are swans 7. cook someone's goose 8. kill the goose that lays the golden eggs Word origin Old English gōs; related to Old Norse gās, Old High German gans, Old Irish gēiss swan, Greek khēn, Sanskrit hainsasWord Frequency goose 2(ɡuːs) slang verb 1. (transitive) to prod (a person) playfully in the behind nounWord forms: plural gooses 2. a playful prod in the behind Word origin C19: from goose1, probably from a comparison with the jabbing of a goose's bill |
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