bulldog
bulldog — noun
- bulldogsingular
- bulldogsplural
1. a stocky dog breed with short legs, a flat face, and a broad, square head.
a stocky dog breed with short legs, a flat face, and a broad, square head.
At the park, Otis kept his bulldog on a short lead near the gate.
pet bulldog on a short lead
The vet told Christopher that the bulldog should not run in the heat.
bulldog + care in hot weather
After lunch, Antonia's bulldog snored beside the sofa and scared nobody.
At the dog show, Eri wiped the bulldog's face before the judge arrived.
Min chose a bulldog for the flat because the breed stayed calm indoors.
文法句型
a/the bulldog
bulldog + owner / puppy / breed
用法筆記
Usually refers to the heavy, flat-faced breed rather than to any short dog. English bulldog and French bulldog name particular varieties within the broader bulldog group.
常見錯誤
bulldog — adjective
- bulldogpositive
- more bulldogcomparative
- most bulldogsuperlative
1. showing the stubborn, determined look or manner that people often connect with a
showing the stubborn, determined look or manner that people often connect with a bulldog.
The lawyer kept a bulldog expression while the witness changed his story.
bulldog + expression for hard determination
With bulldog determination, Yael finished the climb after the others gave up.
bulldog + determination
The small club gave a bulldog performance against the league champions.
The coach admired Folake's bulldog focus during the last minutes of the match.
文法句型
bulldog + determination / focus / expression / performance
用法筆記
Usually comes before nouns such as determination, focus, expression, or grip. It suggests refusal to give up, and can sound admiring or critical depending on context.
bulldog — verb
- bulldogpresent simple I / you / we / they
- bulldogs3rd person singular
- bulldoging-ing form
- bulldogedpast simple
1. in rodeo sports, to bring a steer down by grabbing its horns and turning its hea
in rodeo sports, to bring a steer down by grabbing its horns and turning its head until it falls.
In the final round, Luca bulldogged the steer in front of a loud crowd.
rodeo action: bulldog + steer
The trainer taught Ishaan how to bulldog safely without hurting the animal.
learn how to bulldog safely
At rodeo school, Anong learned when to jump down and bulldog the steer.
Nobody on our team could bulldog the steer until Otis showed the right hold.
- wrestle down
broader and more everyday; it does not name the specific rodeo technique
- throw down
general and informal; it lacks the specialized rodeo sense
文法句型
bulldog + a steer
learn to bulldog
用法筆記
Mainly used in North American rodeo contexts. Outside that sport, speakers usually choose a more general verb such as wrestle down or throw.