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ovine

/ˈoʊvaɪn/

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noun

绵羊，羊。

Examples :

"The shepherd counted his ovine to make sure none were missing. "

牧羊人清点了他的羊群，以确保没有羊走失。

animal biology agriculture

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adjective

绵羊的，羊的

Of, pertaining to, resembling, or being a sheep

Examples :

"The sheep farmer noticed the ovine smell of lanolin and hay in the barn. "

那个牧羊人注意到谷仓里羊毛脂和干草混杂着的那股绵羊特有的气味。

animal biology nature

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adjective

绵羊般的, 驯服的, 愚笨的

(by extension) resembling a sheep in character; passive, of low intelligence and acquiescent

Examples :

"The students displayed ovine obedience, following every instruction without question. "

这些学生表现出绵羊般的顺从，对每条指令都言听计从，从不质疑。

character animal attitude