canine
/ˈkeɪnaɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkā-ˌnīn British also ˈka-/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkeɪ.naɪn/ (ame, ipa)
canine — 形容詞
- caninepositive
- more caninecomparative
- most caninesuperlative
1. linked with dogs, or with similar animals such as wolves and foxes
狗的；犬科的
和狗或犬科動物有關
linked with dogs, or with similar animals such as wolves and foxes
The rescue team brought a canine unit to the missing child search.
搜救隊帶來警犬小組，協助搜尋失蹤的小孩。
collocation: canine unit
Wei sketched the canine teeth of the wolf for biology class.
Wei 為生物課畫了狼的犬科牙齒。
The shelter hired a trainer to study canine behavior around strangers.
收容所請來訓練師研究狗的行為與陌生人的互動。
Beatriz bought a book on canine health before adopting a puppy.
Beatriz 在領養小狗前買了一本關於犬科健康的書。
用法筆記
Usually used before a noun, especially in phrases such as canine unit, canine teeth, or canine behavior.
canine — 名詞
- caninesingular
- caninesplural
1. one of the sharp teeth beside your front teeth, used for biting
犬齒
口中尖尖的大牙之一
one of the sharp teeth beside your front teeth, used for biting
The dentist said one canine was pressing against Mira's gums.
牙醫說 Mira 有一顆犬齒正壓著牙齦。
dental context: one canine
After the fall, Otis chipped a canine on the edge of a step.
Otis 跌倒後，有一顆犬齒在台階邊緣撞缺了。
The model shows where each canine sits beside the front teeth.
這個模型顯示每一顆犬齒在門牙旁邊的位置。
Karim's lower canine grew in later than the other teeth.
Karim 的下犬齒比其他牙齒晚長出來。
用法筆記
This term is common in dental and biology contexts. In everyday speech, people often say canine tooth.
2. a dog, especially in formal, scientific, or official language
犬
正式或科學用語中的狗
a dog, especially in formal, scientific, or official language
The poster warned that every canine in the park must wear a tag.
海報警告說，公園裡的每一隻犬都必須戴名牌。
formal noun: canine = dog
The vet examined each canine before the shelter opened at noon.
獸醫在中午開放前檢查了收容所裡的每一隻犬。
Christopher watched a police canine follow the scent through snow.
Christopher 看著一隻警犬在雪地裡沿著氣味前進。
At the science camp, Devika learned how a canine cools itself.
在科學營裡，Devika 學到犬是怎麼讓自己降溫的。
用法筆記
This sense sounds more technical than dog and often appears in science, veterinary, or official writing.