rear

名詞

UK/rɪəʳ/
US/rɪr/

定義 rear 名詞

  1. Countableold-fashioned

    The part of the body on which a person sits.

片語 rear 名詞

  • the rear

    The back part or area of something.

    The rear of the vehicle was severely damaged in the accident.

動詞

UK/rɪəʳ/
US/rɪr/

定義 rear 動詞

care

  1. C1Transitive

    To look after and care for young animals or children until they are fully grown.

    • They decided to rear their children in the countryside.

    • Many parents find it challenging to rear children in the city.

    • The farm primarily rears cattle and sheep.

position

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To rise or lift something to an upright position.

    • The horse suddenly reared up on its hind legs.

    • The snake reared its head out of the basket.

    • The soldiers reared their guns after hearing the order.

形容詞

UK/rɪəʳ/
US/rɪr/

定義 rear 形容詞

  1. B2Before noun

    Located at or toward the back of something.

    • Please be aware of the rear of the vehicle.

    • They placed all their luggage in the rear seats of the car.

    • The rear part of the building is undergoing renovation.

成語

  • rear its (ugly) head

    To appear or occur again, often referring to something unpleasant.

    As the threat of a recession reared its ugly head again, many businesses are reevaluating their spending plans.

片語動詞 rear

  • rear above/over something/someone

    to loom large and tall in contrast to another object or person

    The ancient castle rears above the village, majestic and imposing.