zebu
UK/ˈziːbuː/US/ˈziˌbu/
释义
n.
瘤牛（一种肩部有隆肉的亚洲或非洲家养牛）
词源
概述
“Zebu”是一个典型的借词，其词源结构不可拆分。它于18世纪通过法语“zébu”进入英语，而法语词可能源自藏语“mdzo-po”（指杂交牦牛）或其他亚洲语言。这一名称直接随动物本身从亚洲传入欧洲，词义未经历复杂演变，始终专指肩部有显著隆肉的家牛品种。
例句
“The zebu is well-adapted to hot climates due to its hump and loose skin.”
瘤牛因其隆肉和松弛的皮肤能很好地适应炎热气候。
“In Madagascar, zebu cattle are often symbols of wealth and status.”
在马达加斯加，瘤牛通常是财富和地位的象征。
“Farmers use zebu for plowing fields and as a source of milk and meat.”
农民用瘤牛耕田，并作为奶和肉的来源。