flea-bitten dog 跳蚤叮咬的狗
flea-bitten horse 破旧的马
flea-bitten coat 破旧外套
flea-bitten mattress 不洁床垫
1. The flea-bitten dog scratched itself constantly.
这只被跳蚤咬过的狗不停地抓挠自己。
2. The flea-bitten horse looked exhausted after the long journey.
这匹状况不佳的马在长途旅行后显得筋疲力尽。
3. He wore a flea-bitten coat that had clearly seen better days.
他穿着一件破旧不堪的外套,显然已经很久没换了。
A: The flea-bitten cat needed a proper bath and care.
A:这只被跳蚤叮咬的猫需要好好洗澡和照顾。
B: Yes, it looks very uncomfortable and unwell.
B:是的,它看起来非常不舒服,状态也不好。
1) 被跳蚤叮咬过的
2) 形容动物毛发肮脏、零乱
3) 形容衣物或物品破旧不堪
4) 引申为状态不佳或年久失修
1. 被跳蚤叮咬的;(引申)破旧的、邋遢的
e.g.The flea-bitten dog ran across the yard.
这只被跳蚤咬过的狗跑过院子。
adjective
1. Covered with or affected by flea bites; (informal) shabby, dirty, or in poor condition.
Synonym: mangy, shabby, scruffy