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spavined

/ˈspæv.ɪnd/

翻译: 这是一个过时的形容词,最初用来形容患有跗关节内肿(马的一种关节疾病)的马,后来引申指破旧、衰老或衰弱的事物。

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adjective

/ˈspæv.ɪnd/formal已废弃
  • zh这是一个过时的形容词,最初用来形容患有跗关节内肿(马的一种关节疾病)的马,后来引申指破旧、衰老或衰弱的事物。

An archaic adjective originally used to describe a horse affected with spavin (a joint disease), later used figuratively to mean worn out, decrepit, or broken-down.

  1. Afflicted with spavinC2formal

    Describes a horse that has a swelling or bony enlargement of the hock joint, often causing lameness.

    zh患飞节内肿的

    • The spavined mare limped across the field.
    • The veterinarian examined the spavined horse carefully.
    • Spavined animals are often retired from heavy work.