mongrel
/ˈmʌŋɡrəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈmäŋ-grəl ˈməŋ-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmʌŋ.ɡrəl/ (ame, ipa)
mongrel — noun
- mongrelsingular
- mongrelsplural
1. a dog from more than one breed line rather than a single recognized breed
a dog from more than one breed line rather than a single recognized breed
Quan adopted a shaggy mongrel from the city animal shelter.
mongrel used for a shelter dog
The children washed the mongrel after it rolled in wet sand.
Tendai's mongrel waited by the gate every afternoon for the school bus.
At the clinic, the vet praised the mongrel's strong heart.
- mixed-breed dog
a neutral modern term without the negative tone of mongrel
- mutt
an informal everyday word for a mixed-breed dog
- crossbreed
more technical and also used for plants and farm animals
- purebred
used for a dog from one recognized breed line
文法句型
a rescued mongrel with one brown ear
the family mongrel slept by the stove
a shaggy mongrel from the shelter
用法筆記
Usually refers to a dog that is not from a single named breed. Mixed-breed dog is the more neutral modern expression, while mongrel can sound old-fashioned or slightly dismissive.
常見錯誤
2. a person or thing made from several kinds joined together, often criticized as i
a person or thing made from several kinds joined together, often criticized as impure or second-rate
The old truck was a mongrel built from parts of three wrecked vans.
mongrel for a patched-together object
Critics called the film a mongrel of romance, crime, and cheap comedy.
The bully sneered that the new boy was a mongrel, and Ms. Chen stopped him.
The room looked like a mongrel of office, kitchen, and storage closet.
文法句型
a mongrel of old machine parts
a mongrel of styles and ideas
call someone a mongrel
用法筆記
When used for a person, mongrel is insulting and is usually best avoided. For things, it often criticizes something as a messy or low-quality mix rather than simply naming a blend.
mongrel — adjective
- mongrelpositive
- more mongrelcomparative
- most mongrelsuperlative
1. made from different kinds, styles, or backgrounds joined together rather than ke
made from different kinds, styles, or backgrounds joined together rather than kept in one clear line
The museum showed a mongrel style that mixed folk art and pop design.
mongrel + style showing mixed influences
Layla's recipe became a mongrel dish with Thai noodles and Mexican beans.
People at the market spoke a mongrel English shaped by three languages.
Their team badge has a mongrel look borrowed from two older clubs.
文法句型
a mongrel style
mongrel English in the market
a mongrel dish from two traditions
用法筆記
Usually comes before a noun, especially for styles, traditions, or language. It often sounds disapproving, as if the mixture lacks a clear identity or standard.