thoroughbred

thoroughbred
adjective
  1. (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。
noun
  1. 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。
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