pit bull
pit bull — 名詞
1. a short-haired, muscular dog with a wide head and a strong body, originally bred
比特犬
短毛、肌肉結實的犬種，亦涵蓋多個相關品種
a short-haired, muscular dog with a wide head and a strong body, originally bred for baiting bulls and later for dog fighting, and now often kept as a pet or guard dog.
The shelter has a pit bull named Coco who loves to play fetch.
收容所有一隻名叫 Coco 的比特犬，很喜歡玩接球遊戲。
Sayaka walks her pit bull every morning before breakfast.
Sayaka 每天早上在早餐前帶她的比特犬去散步。
collocation: walk one's pit bull
Some apartment buildings do not allow pit bulls because of their reputation.
有些公寓大樓因為比特犬的聲譽而不准住戶飼養。
The pit bull wagged its tail as the children ran toward it.
孩子們跑向那隻比特犬時，牠開心地搖著尾巴。
Adisa volunteers at a rescue center that cares for abandoned pit bulls.
Adisa 在一家照顧被遺棄比特犬的收容中心擔任志工。
Jamal adopted a shelter dog; the vet called it a "pit bull type" since several breeds share that build.
Jamal 從收容所領養了一隻狗，獸醫將牠歸類為「比特犬類型」，因為好幾個品種都有相似體型。
- bulldog
a different breed — shorter, less muscular, with a pushed-in face
- Staffordshire terrier
a specific breed often grouped under the label 'pit bull'
- American pit bull terrier
the most well-known breed within the pit bull category
用法筆記
Pit bulls are often described in the media as aggressive, but many owners say the dogs are loyal and gentle when properly trained. The term 'pit bull' is not a single breed name — it covers several related breeds including the American pit bull terrier, the American Staffordshire terrier, and the Staffordshire bull terrier. Animal welfare organizations often use 'pit bull type' to describe dogs with similar physical traits, since individual breeds can be hard to tell apart by appearance alone.
常見錯誤
pit bull — 慣用語
1. a person who is extremely determined, aggressive, and unwilling to give up, espe
鬥士；悍將
做事堅決、絕不放棄的人
a person who is extremely determined, aggressive, and unwilling to give up, especially in a competitive or confrontational situation.
In court, the lawyer was a pit bull who fought for her client's every advantage.
在法庭上，那位律師像鬥犬一樣，為當事人爭取每一分優勢。
figurative use for a lawyer
Minho called their manager a pit bull after she pushed the deal through alone.
Minho 說他們主管像鬥犬一樣，獨力推動了那筆交易。
Kasia plays basketball like a pit bull, chasing every rebound and never backing down.
Kasia 打籃球時像鬥犬一樣，追逐每一顆籃板球，從不退縮。
The journalist became a pit bull during the probe, calling officials daily for answers.
那位記者在調查中變得像鬥犬一樣，每天打電話給官員追問答案。
Gita called her boss a pit bull in meetings, pushing until everyone agreed with her.
Gita 說她主管在會議中像鬥犬一樣，不斷施壓直到大家都同意。
- pushover
someone who gives in easily, opposite of a pit bull
用法筆記
Used metaphorically as a compliment or criticism — it suggests strength of will, but can imply the person is overly aggressive or refuses to compromise. Common in sports, business, politics, and law.