pony

• 指一种体型较小的马，通常肩高低于14.2掌，常用于儿童骑乘或特定工作。也可指外语学习用的逐字对照译本、一口量的小酒杯，或美国西部的野马。

A noun referring to a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high, often used for riding by children or for specific work. It can also refer to a literal translation used for studying a foreign language, a small glass for a single swallow of whiskey, or a range horse of the western United States.

1. Small horse breedA1formal

   Any of various breeds of small, gentle horses, typically less than five feet high at the shoulder.

   矮种马

   • The children learned to ride on a gentle pony.
   • She owns a Shetland pony that lives in the backyard.
   • Ponies are often used for beginner riders due to their size and temperament.

2. Western range horseB1informalamerican

   A range horse of the western United States, often used for herding cattle.

   西部牧场马

   • The cowboy rode his pony across the open plains.
   • Wild ponies still roam freely in parts of the American West.
   • He trained the pony to respond to whistles and commands.

   同义词cayusecow pony

3. Racehorse (informal)B2informal

   An informal term for a racehorse, especially in betting contexts.

   赛马（口语）

   • He placed a bet on a fast pony in the third race.
   • The trainer said the pony was ready for the derby.
   • That pony has won three races this season.

   同义词gee-geenag

4. Translation aid (slang)C1slang

   A literal translation used in studying a foreign language, often used illicitly by students.

   对照译文

   • He used a pony to translate the Latin passage for homework.
   • The teacher confiscated the student's pony during the exam.
   • Relying on a pony prevents you from actually learning the language.

   同义词cribtrot

5. Small whiskey glassC1informal

   A small glass adequate to hold a single swallow of whiskey.

   小酒杯

   • He poured himself a pony of bourbon after dinner.
   • The bartender served the whiskey in a pony glass.
   • She ordered a pony of scotch, just a small taste.

   同义词jiggershot glass