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sucking pig

/ˈsʌkɪŋ pɪɡ/

翻译: 指还在吃奶的仔猪,旧时多用于农业语境。现代汉语中常用来贬称贪吃或贪婪的人,含侮辱意味。

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/ˈsʌkɪŋ pɪɡ/slang已废弃
  • zh指还在吃奶的仔猪,旧时多用于农业语境。现代汉语中常用来贬称贪吃或贪婪的人,含侮辱意味。

An archaic and offensive term for a young pig that is still nursing, historically used in farming contexts. In modern usage, it is considered derogatory when applied to people, implying greed or gluttony.

  1. Young pig for roastingB1formal

    A very young pig, typically still nursing, that is cooked whole, often by roasting.

    zh乳猪

    • They served a whole sucking pig at the traditional feast.
    • The chef prepared a crispy-skinned sucking pig for the celebration.
    • Sucking pig is a popular dish in many Mediterranean cuisines.