calve

calve

形容词

1. 产后的 (relating to the period immediately after giving birth)

例句：

1. The calve cow needs special care and attention.
2. The veterinarian provided postnatal care for the calve cows.

名词

1. 小牛 (a young bovine; a young cow or bull)

2. 冰山崩解 (the breaking off of large pieces of ice from a glacier)

例句：

1. The farmer took care of the calve in the pasture.
2. The calve from the glacier fell into the ocean with a loud crash.

词语辨析

calve vs calf:

calve多指产后的，而calf指小牛或小牛犊。

词汇扩充

1. calving: 分娩 (the act of giving birth to a calf)

2. calver: 分娩母牛 (a cow that is giving birth or has recently given birth)

3. calving season: 分娩季节 (the time of year when cows give birth to calves)

近义词

give birth to, drop, bear

反义词

wean, breed

柯林斯词典

动词

1. (of a glacier or iceberg) to release (pieces of ice) into the sea

2. (of a cow or other ungulate) to give birth to (a calf)

名词

1. a calf of an ungulate

2. a piece of ice broken off from a glacier or iceberg and floating in the sea

牛津词典

动词

1. (of a large mass of ice) to break off and fall into the sea

2. (of a cow) give birth to a calf

名词

1. a young bovine animal, especially a domestic cow or bull

2. a large piece of ice that has broken off a glacier and is floating in the sea

用法

1. The glacier calved a massive iceberg.

2. The cow calved yesterday and now has a cute calf.

3. The calving season is a busy time for farmers.

4. Be careful around the calve cows, they can be protective of their young.

5. The melting ice caused numerous calves to break off from the glacier.

例句

1. After giving birth, the cow becomes a calve.
2. The calve struggled to stand up and nurse from its mother.
3. The calving season brings new life to the farm.
4. The sight of a calve being born is a beautiful and miraculous event.
5. The melting ice caused the glacier to calve several large chunks into the ocean.
6. We watched as the calve floated away from the iceberg and into the open sea.
7. The calve cow followed closely behind its mother as they moved through the pasture.
8. The farmer kept a close eye on the calve cows, ensuring they were healthy and well-fed.
9. The sound of the calve breaking off from the glacier echoed through the valley.
10. It is important to monitor the calving process to ensure the safety of the cow and calf.
11. The calve was born with a dark brown coat, just like its mother.
12. The calve cows grazed peacefully in the meadow.
13. We spotted a calve swimming alongside its mother in the icy waters.
14. The calving ice created a stunning display of natural beauty.
15. The calve struggled to keep its balance on the slippery ice.
16. During the calving season, the farm is a flurry of activity.
17. The calve's first steps were wobbly, but it quickly gained strength and stability.
18. Scientists study calving events to understand the impact of climate change on glaciers.
19. The calve cows were herded into the barn for milking.
20. After the calve was born, the farmer ensured it received colostrum for a healthy start.