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.
whelp 双语例句
1. That is the sole consideration which can make him endure the whelp.
就是这唯一的动机才使他能容忍这个小狗仔.
来自辞典例句
2. Mr. Harthou wondered why the whelp looked so ill.
赫得豪士奇怪这狗崽子为什么显得如此有气无力.
来自辞典例句
3. This whelp is the only person she loves!
这狗崽子便是她唯一钟爱的人了!
来自辞典例句
4. Please inspect S 001 the ear whelp quantity is not correct.