Pony



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 小马
• ［英］ n. 小马 ( a small horse)
• ［记］ 参考: colt ( 小马)

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural ponies)

• Etymology: probably from obsolete French poulenet, diminutive of French poulain colt, from Old French pulain, perhaps from Medieval Latin pullamen young animal, from Latin pullus — more at foal
• Date: 1659
• 1.
  • a. a small horse; especially one of any of several breeds of very small stocky animals noted for their gentleness and endurance
  • b. a bronco, mustang, or similar horse of the western United States
  • c. racehorse — usually used in plural
• 2. something smaller than standard: as
  • a. a small beer glass
  • b. a small liqueur glass typically holding one ounce
• 3. a literal translation of a foreign language text; especially one used surreptitiously by students in preparing or reciting lessons

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