hound

• 名词，指一种犬类，通常是经过培育用于狩猎或追踪的猎犬，以嗅觉灵敏和耐力强而闻名。

A noun referring to a type of dog, typically one bred for hunting or tracking, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

1. A2formal

   A type of dog used for hunting, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

   猎犬

   • The hunter used a hound to track the fox.
   • Beagles are a popular breed of hound.
   • The hound followed the scent for miles.

   同义词hunterhunting dogtracker

2. Persistent personB2informal

   A person who is annoyingly persistent in pursuing something.

   纠缠不休的人

   • He's a publicity hound, always seeking attention.
   • The reporters were like hounds chasing the celebrity.
   • She's a gossip hound who knows everyone's secrets.

   同义词badgererharassernagpesterertormentor

• 动词，指持续不断地追逐、纠缠、骚扰或烦扰某人，使其不得安宁。

A verb used to indicate the act of persistently pursuing, harassing, or bothering someone or something.

1. Pursue or harass persistentlyB2informal

   To chase or follow someone relentlessly, often with the intent to annoy or pressure them.

   纠缠

   • The reporters hounded the celebrity for a comment.
   • She felt hounded by her boss to finish the report early.
   • The debt collectors hounded him for months.

   同义词badgerchasedogharassharrynagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   反义词abandonignoreleaveneglectrelease

2. Urge or pesterB2informal

   To repeatedly ask or remind someone to do something, often in an annoying way.

   纠缠

   • He hounded his parents to buy him a new phone.
   • The children hounded the teacher for more recess time.
   • She hounded her friend to join the gym with her.

   同义词badgerbesetharassharryimportunenagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   反义词ignoreleave alone