英语词汇“thoroughbred”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

thoroughbred

/ˈθʌrəbrɛd

adjective

1(Of a horse) of pure breed, especially of a breed originating from English mares and Arab stallions and widely used as racehorses: some riders will only buy thoroughbred horses...

He is passionate about horses and breeds thoroughbred racehorses.
The first one touching the rope here will receive the prize, which is the handsome thoroughbred race horse, saddle, bridle, and spurs, standing yonder.
Noblemen founded stables and became interested in breeding thoroughbred racehorses.

Synonyms

pure-bred, pedigree, pure, pure-blooded, full-blooded, pedigreed

1.1 informal Of outstanding quality: this thoroughbred car affords the luxury of three spoilers...

The cast is of genuine thoroughbred quality.
By the late 1980s, many were bringing thoroughbred race cars - super powerful, light machines designed only for the race track.

Synonyms

top-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, high-grade, of the first water, of the first order;

choice, select, exclusive, rare, singular, unique, prime, prize, upmarket, fine, excellent, superb, distinguished, exceptional, outstanding, marvellous, superlative, special;

best, choicest, finest, matchless, peerless, unequalled, perfect, flawless;

British top of the range;

chiefly US top of the line;

French par excellence

noun

1A horse of a thoroughbred breed.Harness racing, pacing and trotting, is raced by standard-bred horses as opposed to thoroughbreds, who do the galloping....

Her hobby is betting on horses, and Josef's business is breeding and racing thoroughbreds.
In recent seasons, the lucrative prizes and improvements in equine aviation have attracted the cream of Europe's thoroughbreds to the annual US extravaganza.

1.1 informal An outstanding or first-class person or thing: this is a real thoroughbred of a record...

He looks a real thoroughbred in attack and defence, and has the unusual ability in the current context of remaining injury free.
Second record cap-holder and an immense tackler, Scott was a thoroughbred from 19, and got stronger and stronger.
Outstanding in midfield this season, the 32-year-old thoroughbred switched to centre-back after his teammate limped off with a knee injury just over half an hour into the action.

单词	thoroughbred
释义	thoroughbred /ˈθʌrəbrɛd / adjective 1(Of a horse) of pure breed, especially of a breed originating from English mares and Arab stallions and widely used as racehorses: some riders will only buy thoroughbred horses... He is passionate about horses and breeds thoroughbred racehorses. The first one touching the rope here will receive the prize, which is the handsome thoroughbred race horse, saddle, bridle, and spurs, standing yonder. Noblemen founded stables and became interested in breeding thoroughbred racehorses. Synonyms pure-bred, pedigree, pure, pure-blooded, full-blooded, pedigreed 1.1 informal Of outstanding quality: this thoroughbred car affords the luxury of three spoilers... The cast is of genuine thoroughbred quality. By the late 1980s, many were bringing thoroughbred race cars - super powerful, light machines designed only for the race track. Synonyms top-quality, high-quality, first-class, first-rate, high-grade, of the first water, of the first order; choice, select, exclusive, rare, singular, unique, prime, prize, upmarket, fine, excellent, superb, distinguished, exceptional, outstanding, marvellous, superlative, special; best, choicest, finest, matchless, peerless, unequalled, perfect, flawless; British top of the range; chiefly US top of the line; French par excellence noun 1A horse of a thoroughbred breed.Harness racing, pacing and trotting, is raced by standard-bred horses as opposed to thoroughbreds, who do the galloping.... Her hobby is betting on horses, and Josef's business is breeding and racing thoroughbreds. In recent seasons, the lucrative prizes and improvements in equine aviation have attracted the cream of Europe's thoroughbreds to the annual US extravaganza. 1.1 informal An outstanding or first-class person or thing: this is a real thoroughbred of a record... He looks a real thoroughbred in attack and defence, and has the unusual ability in the current context of remaining injury free. Second record cap-holder and an immense tackler, Scott was a thoroughbred from 19, and got stronger and stronger. Outstanding in midfield this season, the 32-year-old thoroughbred switched to centre-back after his teammate limped off with a knee injury just over half an hour into the action.
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