bovine

• Относящийся к корове или быку или напоминающий их; часто используется для описания медлительного, скучного или спокойного характера.

Relating to or resembling a cow or ox; often used to describe a slow, dull, or placid nature.

1. Relating to cattleB2formal

   Of or relating to the genus Bos, which includes cows, oxen, and similar animals.

   Крупный рогатый скот

   • The farmer studied bovine anatomy for his veterinary course.
   • Bovine diseases can spread quickly among herds.
   • The landscape was dotted with bovine creatures grazing peacefully.

2. Dull or slow-movingC1informal

   Having characteristics of an ox or cow, such as being slow, stolid, or unresponsive.

   Медлительный или тупой

   • His bovine expression suggested he wasn't following the conversation.
   • The meeting had a bovine pace, with everyone moving slowly.
   • She gave a bovine stare, completely uninterested in the lecture.

   Синонимыdullobtusephlegmaticslowsluggishstolid

   Антонимыalertanimatedlivelyquickresponsivesensitive

• Существительное, обозначающее любого из различных представителей рода Bos, который включает домашний крупный рогатый скот, бизонов и подобных животных.

A noun referring to any of various members of the genus Bos, which includes domestic cattle, bison, and similar animals.

1. Animal of the genus BosB2formal

   Any member of the genus Bos, which includes domestic cattle, bison, and similar large, hoofed mammals.

   Крупный рогатый скот

   • The farmer raised several bovines on his ranch.
   • Bovines are often used for milk and meat production.
   • The herd of bovines grazed peacefully in the field.

   Синонимыbullcattlecow