수레를 끌거나 밭을 가는 데 쓰이는 거세한 수소.
A castrated male bovine animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields.
예문:
"The farmer relied on his ox to pull the heavy plow through the muddy soil."
"In many ancient cultures, the ox was a vital symbol of agricultural labor."
암수 구분 없이 가축화된 소나 그와 관련된 야생 동물.
Any domesticated bovine animal kept for milk or meat, or wild animals belonging to the same genus.
예문:
"The wild musk ox has a thick coat of hair to survive the freezing Arctic temperatures."
"Zoologists study the evolutionary history of the domestic ox to understand cattle breeding."
매우 힘이 센 사람 또는 둔하거나 미련한 사람을 비유적으로 이르는 말.
A person who is exceptionally strong and sturdy, or someone perceived as clumsy or slow-witted.
예문:
"My brother is as strong as an ox and can lift those heavy crates without any help."
"Don't be such a clumsy ox; you just knocked over the expensive vase!"