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单词 Southdown
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Definition of Southdown in English:

Southdown

noun ˈsaʊθdaʊnˈsouTHdoun
  • A sheep of a breed raised especially for mutton, originally on the South Downs of Hampshire and Sussex.

    南丘羊(英格兰产的一种肉用羊,原先产在汉普郡和苏塞克斯郡的南丘)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Mrs Beeton considered that Southdowns had a better flavour, and noted that, for these, demand exceeded supply.
    • From the 19th century onwards, it was not uncommon to see flocks of a thousand Southdowns on the large estates in the south.
    • The Norfolk Horn was used along with Southdowns in the development of the Suffolk breed of sheep.
    • I think the Southdown has rather an endearing appearance owing to its puffy woolly cheeks and teddy bear look.
    • Her heart lies with these older breeds, especially the Southdown.

Definition of Southdown in US English:

Southdown

nounˈsouTHdoun
  • A sheep of a breed raised especially for mutton, originally on the South Downs of southern England.

    南丘羊(英格兰产的一种肉用羊,原先产在汉普郡和苏塞克斯郡的南丘)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • From the 19th century onwards, it was not uncommon to see flocks of a thousand Southdowns on the large estates in the south.
    • The Norfolk Horn was used along with Southdowns in the development of the Suffolk breed of sheep.
    • I think the Southdown has rather an endearing appearance owing to its puffy woolly cheeks and teddy bear look.
    • Her heart lies with these older breeds, especially the Southdown.
    • Mrs Beeton considered that Southdowns had a better flavour, and noted that, for these, demand exceeded supply.
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