bulldog

• 一种强壮、矮壮、短毛的犬种，头大，下颚突出有力，最初在英国培育用于斗牛。

A sturdy, thickset, short-haired breed of dog with a large head and a strong undershot lower jaw, originally developed in England for bull baiting.

1. Dog breedA2formal

   A sturdy, thickset, short-haired breed of dog with a large head and a strong undershot lower jaw, originally bred in England for bull-baiting.

   斗牛犬

   • The bulldog is known for its distinctive wrinkled face and pushed-in nose.
   • Bulldogs are generally gentle and friendly family pets.
   • He adopted a bulldog from the local animal shelter.

• 过时动词，指粗暴对待或恐吓他人，也指像斗牛犬一样猛烈攻击。历史上也用于搏斗或疯狂抢夺的语境。

An obsolete verb meaning to treat roughly or bully, or to attack like a bulldog. Also used historically in the context of wrestling or gripping fiercely.

1. Attack viciously and ferociouslyC1informalamericansport

   To attack or confront someone with aggressive and relentless force, similar to the tenacity of a bulldog.

   猛烈攻击

   • The boxer bulldogged his opponent in the final round.
   • The protesters bulldogged the politician with tough questions.
   • He bulldogged his way through the crowd to reach the stage.

   同义词assailattacklay intomaulsavageset upontear into

   反义词concededefendprotectretreatsurrenderyield

2. Throw a steer by seizing the hornsC2formalamericansport

   In rodeo, to throw a steer by grabbing its horns and twisting its neck, a technique used in steer wrestling.

   抓住牛角摔倒公牛

   • The cowboy bulldogged the steer in under ten seconds.
   • He practiced bulldogging steers every day at the ranch.
   • The rodeo champion bulldogged the animal with precision and speed.

   同义词tacklethrowwrestle