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Donkey Long Years Animal ˈdɒŋki ˈdɑːŋki Noun Donkey’s

This flashcard defines a donkey as an animal similar to a horse but smaller with longer ears. It also includes the idiom "for donkey's years," meaning a very long time.

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/dɒ̱ŋki/
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[N-COUNT 可数名词] A donkey is an animal which is like a horse but which is smaller and has longer ears.
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    [PHRASE 短语]很久;多年 For donkey'syears means for a very long time.
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      [emphasis]
      [BRIT 英]
      [INFORMAL 非正式]
    • I've been a vegetarian for donkey's years.

      多年以来我一直是个素食者。

    • ...old iron mines that haven't been used in donkey's years.

      废弃已久的旧铁矿


    Oxford don·key / ˈdɒŋki ; NAmE ˈdɔːŋki ; ˈdɑːŋki / noun an animal of the horse family, with short legs and long ears. People ride donkeysor use them to carry heavy loads. IDIOM ˈdonkey's years ( BrE) ( informal) a very long time 很长时间 We've known each other for donkey's years. 我们已认识多年。 more at
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    don·key / ˈdɒŋki ; NAmE ˈdɔːŋki ; ˈdɑːŋki /
    LDC
    donkeydon‧key /ˈdɒŋki $ ˈdɑːŋki/ ●○○ noun
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    1donkey (1)[countable] a grey or brown animal like a horse, but smaller and with long ears2donkey’s years British English spoken a very long timefor donkey’s years I’ve had this jacket for donkey’s years.
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    donkey

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    donkeys[1107]
    驴(99%),愚蠢的人(1%)
    n.驴子;傻瓜;顽固的人

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