bull

• 名词，有多种含义，包括未阉割的成年家养公牛；强壮粗鲁的男子；对市场持乐观态度、预期价格上涨的投资者；靶心；或教皇的正式诏书。

A noun with multiple meanings, including an uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle; a large, strong man; an investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise; the center of a target; or a formal papal proclamation.

1. Adult male cattleA2formal

   An uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle, typically used for breeding.

   公牛

   • The bull stood in the middle of the field.
   • Farmers often keep a bull for breeding purposes.
   • The bull charged when it saw the red flag.

2. Strong manB1informal

   A large, strong, and heavyset man.

   壮汉

   • He's a bull of a man, built like a wrestler.
   • The bouncer was a huge bull who intimidated everyone.
   • She hired a bull to help move the heavy furniture.

   同义词beefcakebruiserhulkmusclemanstalwarttank

3. Nonsense or unacceptable behaviorB2slangamerican

   Obscene words for unacceptable behavior; nonsense or rubbish.

   胡说八道

   • That's a load of bull; he never said that.
   • Don't give me that bull about being late.
   • I can't stand his bull anymore.

   同义词bollocksbullshitcraphorseshitshit

   反义词factsensetruth

4. B2informal

   A serious and ludicrous blunder or mistake.

   大错

   • He made a bull in his speech by forgetting the main point.
   • That was a real bull; you should have checked the facts.
   • The politician's comment was a bull that cost him votes.

   同义词blunderbonergaffehowlermistakeslip

5. C1slangamerican

   Uncomplimentary terms for a policeman.

   警察

   • The bulls showed up and broke up the party.
   • Watch out, the bulls are patrolling this area.
   • He got arrested by the bulls for speeding.

   同义词copcopperflatfootfuzzpig

6. Optimistic investorB2formalbusiness

   An investor with an optimistic market outlook who expects prices to rise and buys now for resale later.

   看涨投资者

   • The bull market encouraged many to invest heavily.
   • He is a bull who believes stocks will double next year.
   • Bulls are buying shares in anticipation of growth.

   反义词bearshort

• 动词，指强行推挤或冲开一条路，也指用蛮横、吹嘘或咄咄逼人的方式说话行事。

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing or forcing one's way through, or to talk boastfully or aggressively.

1. B2informal

   To push or force one's way through something with strength or determination.

   硬闯

   • He bulled his way through the crowded market.
   • The protesters bulled past the security guards.
   • She bulled the heavy door open with her shoulder.

   同义词bulldozeelbowforcepushshovethrust

2. Raise stock pricesC1formalbusiness

   To attempt to raise the price of stocks or securities through speculative buying.

   抬高股价

   • Investors bulled the market by purchasing large quantities of shares.
   • The hedge fund manager bulled the tech stocks aggressively.
   • They bulled the price of oil futures to record highs.

   同义词boostinflateramprun up

   反义词bear

3. Speak insincerelyC1slang

   To talk in a boastful, exaggerated, or dishonest manner; to bluff or bullshit.

   吹牛

   • Stop bulling me with your fake stories.
   • He bulled his way through the interview with confidence.
   • She bulled about her achievements to impress the boss.

   同义词bluffboastbragbullshitexaggeratelieprevaricate

   反义词confesssubstantiatetestifyverify

4. Advance in priceC1formalbusiness

   To increase in price or value, especially in financial markets.

   价格上涨

   • The stock bulled by 15% after the earnings report.
   • Commodity prices bulled due to supply shortages.
   • The market bulled sharply in the afternoon trading session.

   同义词advanceclimbincreaserallyrisesoarsurge

   反义词beardeclinedropfallsinkslump

短语动词变体bull through