Old English hwelp "whelp, young of the dog," from a Germanic root related to Old Saxon hwelp, Old Norse hvelpr, Dutch welp, German hwelf; of unknown origin. Now largely displaced by puppy. Also applied to wild animals. Sense of "scamp" first recorded early 14c.
whelp (v.)
c. 1200, from whelp (n.). Related: Whelped; whelping.
雙語例句
1. That is the sole consideration which can make him endure the whelp.
就是這唯一的動機才使他能容忍這個小狗仔.
來自辭典例句
2. Mr. Harthou wondered why the whelp looked so ill.
赫得豪士奇怪這狗崽子為什么顯得如此有氣無力.
來自辭典例句
3. This whelp is the only person she loves!
這狗崽子便是她唯一鐘愛的人了!
來自辭典例句
4. Please inspect S 001 the ear whelp quantity is not correct.