hoof

• 指某些哺乳动物（如马、牛、鹿等）脚上的坚硬角质覆盖物。

A noun referring to the hard, horny covering on the foot of certain mammals, such as horses, cows, and deer.

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1. Animal footA2formal

   The horny part of the foot of an ungulate animal, such as a horse, cow, or deer.

   蹄

   • The horse's hoof was injured on the rocky trail.
   • Cows have cloven hooves that help them walk on soft ground.
   • The farrier trimmed the donkey's hooves carefully.

   同义词foottrotter

2. Slang for footB2informal

   Used humorously or informally to refer to a human foot.

   脚

   • Get your hooves off the table!
   • He lifted his hooves onto the ottoman after a long day.
   • She kicked off her shoes and wiggled her hooves.

   同义词pawtrotter

• 动词，指步行、行走、跳舞或移动，常非正式使用或出现在习语中。

A verb meaning to walk, dance, or move on foot, often used informally or in idiomatic expressions.

1. Walk or danceB2informalamerican

   To walk, especially in a lively or energetic manner; also used informally to mean to dance.

   步行或跳舞

   • We hoofed it to the store because we missed the bus.
   • He was hoofing down the street with a spring in his step.
   • They spent the night hoofing at the club.

   同义词boogiedancesteptraipsetripwalk

2. Kick with hoofC1formal

   To strike or kick with the hoof, as a horse or other hoofed animal does.

   用蹄踢

   • The horse hoofed the ground impatiently.
   • The stallion hoofed the fence in frustration.
   • The mule hoofed the bucket, spilling water everywhere.

   同义词kickstamptrample