rear
名詞
定義 rear 名詞
- 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
定義 rear 動詞
care
- 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
- 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
定義 rear 形容詞
- 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.