(of a horse) of pure breed, especially of a breed originating from English mares and Arab stallions and widely used as racehorses (马)良种的,纯种的(尤指由英国母马和阿拉伯公马交配而生,广泛用作赛马) ■(informal)of outstanding quality (非正式)优秀的,一流的 this thoroughbred car affords the luxury of three spoilers. 这辆品质上乘的汽车经住了三个捣蛋鬼的恣意糟蹋。
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a horse of a thoroughbred breed 良种马,纯种马 ■(informal)an outstanding or first-class person or thing (非正式)优秀的人;一流的东西 this is a real thoroughbred of a record. 这的确是一张优质唱片。