bovine

• 与牛（母牛或公牛）有关的，或像牛一样的；常用来形容人迟钝、愚笨、沉闷或温顺。

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.

   牛的

   • 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.

   迟钝或笨拙

   • 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.

   同义词dullobtusephlegmaticslowsluggishstolid

   反义词alertanimatedlivelyquickresponsivesensitive

• 名词，指牛属（Bos）中的任何一种动物，包括家牛、野牛及类似动物。

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.

   牛科动物

   • 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.

   同义词bullcattlecow