hound

A noun referring to a type of dog, typically one bred for hunting or tracking, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее тип собаки, обычно выведенной для охоты или выслеживания, известной своим острым чутьём и выносливостью.esSustantivo que designa un tipo de perro, generalmente criado para la caza o el rastreo, conocido por su agudo olfato y su resistencia.frNom désignant un type de chien, généralement élevé pour la chasse ou la poursuite, réputé pour son odorat aigu et son endurance.deSubstantiv, das einen Hundetyp bezeichnet, der meist zur Jagd oder zum Aufspüren gezüchtet wurde und für seinen feinen Geruchssinn und seine Ausdauer bekannt ist.ptSubstantivo que designa um tipo de cão, geralmente criado para caça ou rastreamento, conhecido pelo olfato apurado e pela resistência.zh名词，指一种犬类，通常是经过培育用于狩猎或追踪的猎犬，以嗅觉灵敏和耐力强而闻名。arاسم يشير إلى نوع من الكلاب يُربّى عادةً للصيد أو التتبّع، ويُعرف بحاسة شمّه القوية وقدرته على التحمّل.

1. Type of dog A2 formal

   A type of dog used for hunting, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

   • The hunter used a hound to track the fox.
   • Beagles are a popular breed of hound.
   • The hound followed the scent for miles.

   ruГончаяesPerro de caza (sabueso)frChien de chasse courantedeJagdhundptCão de caçazh猎犬arكلب الصيد

   Synonyms: hunterhunting dogtracker

2. Persistent person B2 informal

   A person who is annoyingly persistent in pursuing something.

   • He's a publicity hound, always seeking attention.
   • The reporters were like hounds chasing the celebrity.
   • She's a gossip hound who knows everyone's secrets.

   ruНадоедливый человекesPersona persistentefrPersonne tenace et importunedeAufdringlicher MenschptPessoa insistentezh纠缠不休的人arشخص مُلِحّ في المتابعة

   Synonyms: badgererharassernagpesterertormentor

• hounds plural form
• hounds' possessive plural form
• hound's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the act of persistently pursuing, harassing, or bothering someone or something.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия настойчивого преследования, притеснения или беспокойства кого-либо или чего-либо.esVerbo que denota la acción de perseguir insistentemente, acosar o importunar a alguien o algo, a menudo de manera continua y molesta.frVerbe désignant l'action de poursuivre sans relâche, de harceler ou d'importuner quelqu'un ou quelque chose.deVerb, das das beharrliche Verfolgen, Bedrängen oder Belästigen von jemandem oder etwas bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de perseguir, importunar ou incomodar alguém ou algo de forma insistente.zh动词，指持续不断地追逐、纠缠、骚扰或烦扰某人，使其不得安宁。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على مطاردة شخص أو شيء بإلحاح وملاحقته، أو إزعاجه وإتعابه بالطلبات المتكررة.

1. Pursue or harass persistently B2 informal

   To chase or follow someone relentlessly, often with the intent to annoy or pressure them.

   • The reporters hounded the celebrity for a comment.
   • She felt hounded by her boss to finish the report early.
   • The debt collectors hounded him for months.

   ruПреследоватьesacosar persistentementefrharcelerdeVerfolgenptPerseguirzh纠缠arالمطاردة المستمرة

   Synonyms: badgerchasedogharassharrynagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Antonyms: abandonignoreleaveneglectrelease

2. Urge or pester B2 informal

   To repeatedly ask or remind someone to do something, often in an annoying way.

   • He hounded his parents to buy him a new phone.
   • The children hounded the teacher for more recess time.
   • She hounded her friend to join the gym with her.

   ruДокучатьesacosar, importunarfrharcelerdeBedrängenptImportunarzh纠缠arالإلحاح في الطلب

   Synonyms: badgerbesetharassharryimportunenagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Antonyms: ignoreleave alone

• hounded past participle
• hounded past simple
• hounding present participle
• hounds third person singular