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词汇 mustang
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Definition of mustang in English:

mustang

noun ˈmʌstaŋˈməˌstæŋ
  • An American feral horse which is typically small and lightly built.

    野马

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For centuries herds of wild mustangs have roamed the American wilderness - breathtaking symbols of the spirit of the pioneers.
    • At the age of 13 he travelled to the Nevada desert to track wild mustangs and observe their behaviour.
    • I have a friend who has a couple of mustangs, and we ride when I get down to visit her.
    • And perhaps, their favorite thing to do was to race the wild mustangs.
    • In the distance, he could make out six people, five of which road common mustangs while the sixth rode on a gallant, black stallion.

Origin

Early 19th century: from a blend of Spanish mestengo (from mesta 'company of graziers') and mostrenco, both meaning 'wild or masterless cattle'.

Definition of mustang in US English:

mustang

nounˈməˌstaNGˈməˌstæŋ
  • An American feral horse which is typically small and lightly built.

    野马

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I have a friend who has a couple of mustangs, and we ride when I get down to visit her.
    • And perhaps, their favorite thing to do was to race the wild mustangs.
    • At the age of 13 he travelled to the Nevada desert to track wild mustangs and observe their behaviour.
    • In the distance, he could make out six people, five of which road common mustangs while the sixth rode on a gallant, black stallion.
    • For centuries herds of wild mustangs have roamed the American wilderness - breathtaking symbols of the spirit of the pioneers.

Origin

Early 19th century: from a blend of Spanish mestengo (from mesta ‘company of graziers’) and mostrenco, both meaning ‘wild or masterless cattle’.

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