canine
canine — 形容詞
- caninepositive
- more caninecomparative
- most caninesuperlative
1. describing dogs, their behaviour, or the qualities people tend to associate with
犬類的
與狗有關的
describing dogs, their behaviour, or the qualities people tend to associate with them — for instance, a strong sense of smell, loyalty, or a fondness for chewing and digging.
The vet said regular walks meet a dog's basic canine needs for exercise and exploration.
獸醫解釋說，定期散步能滿足狗狗基本的犬類需求，像是運動和探索。
canine + noun: needs, behaviour, instincts
Jabari signed up for a canine training course to teach his rescue dog basic commands.
Jabari 報名參加了一門犬類訓練課程，教他的救援犬基本指令。
The shelter's canine residents included fifteen dogs waiting to be adopted by new families.
收容所裡的犬類居民包括十五隻等待新家庭領養的狗。
Eve enrolled her Labrador in a canine obedience class at the community centre each Saturday.
Eve 幫她的拉布拉多報名了每週六在社區中心舉辦的犬類服從訓練課。
文法句型
canine + noun
用法筆記
This is the primary adjectival form. It appears in many compound nouns such as 'canine behaviour', 'canine health', and 'canine training'. For the noun meaning 'dog', see noun sense 2.
常見錯誤
canine — 名詞
- caninesingular
- caninesplural
1. a sharp pointed tooth in humans and other mammals, sitting between the front cut
犬齒
人類口腔中的尖牙
a sharp pointed tooth in humans and other mammals, sitting between the front cutting teeth and the back grinding teeth, used for gripping and tearing food — adults have two in the upper jaw and two in the lower jaw.
The dentist told Hoa that her canine teeth looked healthy and needed no further treatment.
牙醫告訴 Hoa，她的犬齒看起來很健康，不需要進一步治療。
Manuela felt her right canine with her tongue and noticed a sharp chip on it.
Manuela 用舌頭碰了碰她的右邊犬齒，發現邊緣有一個尖銳的缺口。
In humans, canines are the longest teeth and often the last to arrive before molars.
人類的犬齒是最長的牙齒，而且常在臼齒長出前最後冒出來。
The orthodontist checked the girl's upper canines to see their growth through the gums.
牙齒矯正醫師檢查了女孩的上排犬齒，觀察它們從牙齦長出來的情況。
文法句型
the + plural: the canines
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, people often say 'canine tooth' or 'canine teeth' rather than just 'canine'. The shorter form is more common in medical or dental writing.
常見錯誤
2. a dog, especially when referred to in a formal, scientific, or official context
狗；犬
狗，尤用於正式或科學語境
a dog, especially when referred to in a formal, scientific, or official context such as veterinary medicine, law enforcement, or animal care.
The couple adopted a small white canine from the local animal shelter last spring.
這對夫婦去年春天從當地動物收容所領養了一隻白色小狗。
formal register for 'dog'
Shanti's golden retriever was a friendly canine who loved playing with children at the park.
Shanti 的金毛是一隻友善的狗，很喜歡在公園裡和孩子們玩耍。
The army trains canines to detect explosives at airports and border crossings around the world.
軍隊訓練犬隻在世界各地的機場和邊境檢查站偵測爆裂物。
Hui's elderly canine had trouble climbing the stairs, so she carried him up each evening.
Hui 的年邁愛犬爬樓梯有困難，所以她每晚都抱牠上樓。
文法句型
a/the canine
用法筆記
This sense sounds formal or technical. In everyday conversation, 'dog' is more natural. You are most likely to encounter it in written reports ('police canine'), veterinary contexts, or legal documents.
常見錯誤
3. any animal belonging to the biological family Canidae — a group of meat-eating m
犬科動物
犬科成員，包括狼、狐狸等
any animal belonging to the biological family Canidae — a group of meat-eating mammals that includes domestic dogs, wolves, coyotes, jackals, foxes, and related wild species.
Wolves are wild canines that live and hunt in family packs across North American forests.
狼是野生犬科動物，以家庭為單位在北美森林裡生活和狩獵。
Wei studied how different canines, from foxes to wolves, communicate through body language and calls.
Wei 研究不同的犬科動物（從狐狸到狼）如何透過肢體語言和叫聲來溝通。
range marker: from foxes to wolves
Unlike most canines, the maned wolf of South America lives alone, not in a pack.
與大多數犬科動物不同，南美洲的鬃狼單獨生活，而不是成群結隊。
The biologist said all canines share a common ancestor from millions of years ago.
生物學家解釋說，所有犬科動物都源自數百萬年前的共同祖先。
Foxes are the smallest wild canines found in both rural farmland and busy city neighbourhoods.
狐狸是體型最小的野生犬科動物，在鄉間農田和繁忙的城市社區都可以看到。
- canid
the exact scientific term for a member of the family Canidae; used interchangeably in biology
- dog family member
non-technical alternative; more descriptive but less precise
- feline
member of the cat family (Felidae), the main counterpart group among carnivorous mammals
文法句型
the + plural: wild canines
用法筆記
This is a technical biological sense. Use 'canine' when discussing animal classification or evolutionary relationships. For individual species, use the specific name (wolf, fox, coyote) unless you mean the family as a whole.