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water dog

/ˈwɔːtər dɒɡ/

翻译: 指喜欢待在水里或水边的狗,常为水上作业(如拾取水禽)而培育。也可非正式地指擅长游泳或喜欢水上活动的人。

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/ˈwɔːtər dɒɡ/B1informal
  • zh指喜欢待在水里或水边的狗,常为水上作业(如拾取水禽)而培育。也可非正式地指擅长游泳或喜欢水上活动的人。

A term used to describe a dog that enjoys being in or around water, often bred for water-related activities such as retrieving waterfowl. It can also refer informally to a person who is an experienced swimmer or fond of water activities.

  1. A dog that enjoys waterA2informal

    A dog that is particularly fond of swimming or being in water.

    zh爱水的狗

    • My Labrador is a true water dog; he jumps into any lake he sees.
    • Water dogs often have webbed feet and waterproof coats.
    • She bought a special toy for her water dog to fetch in the pool.
  2. Experienced sailorB2informalamerican

    A person who is very experienced and comfortable on the water, especially a sailor.

    zh老水手

    • Old Captain Jones is a real water dog; he's spent 40 years at sea.
    • The crew respected him as a seasoned water dog.
    • Only a true water dog could navigate that storm safely.