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单词 steinbock
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Definition of steinbock in English:

steinbock

nounPlural steinbocks ˈstʌɪnbɒk
  • An ibex, especially one living in the Alps.

    (尤指阿尔卑斯山上的)羚羊,北山羊

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is situated in the central Alps; it is rich of woods, glaciers and waters, and here groups of deer, steinbocks and chamoises are living.
    • During the first ten days of July the lodge is surrounded by male steinbocks, that linger for a few days before seeking cooler habitats.
    • Here you can walk above the clouds among myriad glacial lakes, cross a mountain pass while surrounded by steinbocks, and - if you sit down to admire the landscape - marmots may come to inspect you.
    • And then he flashed me a smile that would have brought a steinbock to its knees, and my stomach lurched.
    • At the end of the pine wood and flowers of rhododendrons, one can admire the lovely view of lake, the reign of steinbocks, chamois and eagles.
    • At the beginning of summer the young steinbocks are born and during their first months they are the eagle's favourite preys.
    • He can outmatch a steinbock any time when it comes to climbing.

Origin

Late 17th century: from German, from Stein 'stone' + Bock 'buck'.

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