thoroughbred

• 指纯种动物，尤指纯血马；也比喻出类拔萃、训练有素的人。

Describes an animal, especially a horse, of pure breed; also used metaphorically to describe a person of excellent quality or training.

1. Purebred lineageB2formal

   Having a documented ancestry that proves the animal is of pure breed, especially for horses.

   纯血统

   • The farm specializes in thoroughbred horses for racing.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in the competition.
   • She bought a thoroughbred stallion with a long pedigree.

   同义词bloodedfull-bloodedpurebloodedpurebred

• 名词，指血统纯正、未经混杂的动物，尤指为赛马或其他竞技目的培育的纯种马；也可指出身高贵或教养良好的人。

A noun referring to an animal, especially a horse, of pure and unmixed lineage, often bred for racing or other competitive purposes; can also refer to a person of refined or well-bred background.

1. A well-bred personC1formal

   A person of refined upbringing, manners, or social standing.

   贵族

   • He was considered a thoroughbred in high society.
   • Her elegant demeanor marked her as a true thoroughbred.
   • The family prided themselves on being thoroughbreds of the old aristocracy.

   同义词aristocratblue bloodpatrician

   反义词boorchurllout

2. A purebred racehorseB2formal

   A horse of a specific breed originating from crosses between Arabian stallions and English mares, known for speed and agility.

   纯血马

   • The thoroughbred won the Kentucky Derby by a wide margin.
   • She owns several thoroughbreds that compete in national races.
   • Thoroughbreds are prized for their stamina and speed.

   同义词pedigreepurebredracehorse

3. A pedigreed animalB2formal

   An animal, especially a horse, with a documented lineage of unmixed ancestry.

   纯血动物

   • The kennel specializes in thoroughbred dogs with championship bloodlines.
   • Only thoroughbred animals are allowed in this competition.
   • He paid a high price for a thoroughbred stallion.

   同义词pedigreepurebloodpurebred