bulldog

bulldog
noun
  1. a dog of a sturdy smooth-haired breed with a large head and powerful protruding lower jaw, a flat wrinkled face, and a broad chest
    斗牛犬;牛头犬
    ■a person noted for courageous or stubborn tenacity
    硬汉,不屈服的人
    [as modifier]the bulldog spirit.
    不屈的精神。
    ■(informal)(at Oxford and Cambridge Universities) an official who assists the proctors, especially in disciplinary matters
    (非正式)(牛津大学和剑桥大学的)学监助理
(-dogged, -dogging)
  1. [with obj.](N. Amer.)wrestle (a steer) to the ground by holding its horns and twisting its neck[no obj.]
    (北美)摔牛
    [as noun bulldogging]cowboys compete in bulldogging and bareback riding.
    牛仔们参加摔牛角斗和无鞍赛马。
派生
bulldogger
noun
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