lamb

• Substantivo que designa o filhote da ovelha ou a carne desse animal, usado também em sentido figurado para descrever uma pessoa dócil, inocente ou facilmente enganada.

A noun referring to a young sheep, or the meat of a young sheep, and also used figuratively to describe a gentle, innocent, or easily deceived person.

1. Young sheepA1formal

   A young domestic sheep, typically less than one year old, prized for its wool and meat.

   Cordeiro

   • The farmer took care of the newborn lamb.
   • Two lambs were born in the spring.
   • She petted the soft wool of the lamb.

   Sinônimoslambkin

2. Gullible personB2informal

   Someone who is easily deceived or cheated, especially in financial matters.

   Otário

   • He was a lamb when it came to investment schemes.
   • Don't be such a lamb; that deal is a scam.
   • The con artist looked for lambs to swindle.

   Sinônimoschumpdupeeasy markgullpatsypushoversuckervictim

3. Sweet innocent personB2informal

   A gentle, innocent, and mild-mannered person, often a child.

   Pessoa inocente

   • She's a little lamb, always smiling and kind.
   • His younger brother is a lamb who never gets into trouble.
   • The teacher described him as a lamb in a class of rowdy kids.

   Sinônimosangelcherubdeardoveinnocentsaint

   Antônimosfiendpredatorwolf

4. Meat of young sheepA2formalculinary

   The flesh of a young domestic sheep used as food, known for its tender texture.

   Carne de cordeiro

   • We had roast lamb for Sunday dinner.
   • Lamb chops are a popular dish in many cuisines.
   • She seasoned the lamb with rosemary and garlic.

• Verbo que designa o processo de dar à luz um cordeiro (em ovelhas) ou, informalmente, bater ou espancar alguém.

A verb used to indicate the act of giving birth to a lamb (for sheep) or, informally, to hit or thrash someone.

1. B2formal

   To give birth to a lamb, used for sheep.

   Parir cordeiro

   • The ewe lambed in the early morning.
   • The farmer stayed up all night to help the sheep lamb.
   • Sheep usually lamb in the spring.