brindled

英 ['brɪndld] 美['brɪndld]
  • adj. 有斑的,有斑纹的

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英文词源


brindled (adj.)
"marked with streaks, streaked with a dark color," 1670s, from Middle English brended (early 15c.), from bren "brown color" (13c.), noun made from past participle of brennen "burn" (see burn (v.)); the derived adjective perhaps means "marked as though by branding or burning." Form altered perhaps by influence of kindled.

双语例句


1. I saw his brindled cow feeding on fish remnants.
我看见他的用鱼杂碎喂养的斑纹奶牛。

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