Hares
Quick Translations
- 野兔
- 兔子
Definitions
Definition
Hares are fast-running, long-eared mammals that are similar to rabbits, known for their strong hind legs and ability to leap and sprint quickly.
In ZH
野兔是一种快速奔跑、耳朵长的哺乳动物，类似于兔子，以强壮的后腿和快速的跳跃和奔跑能力而著称。
Examples
- The hare at the race outsmarted the tortoise again, probably by googling 'how to win without trying'.
- In a recent news story, a hare was found leading a marathon race—only to be chased by a group of very confused tortoises!
- Last Easter, my friends dressed up as hares and hid eggs around the park; we called it 'The Great Hare Hunt' and it turned into a food fight instead.
Cultural Notes
In many cultures, hares are often associated with fertility and spring. They are known for their speed and cunningness, often featured in fables such as 'The Tortoise and the Hare', which teaches lessons about perseverance.
Definition
To hare means to run away quickly or to rush about in a frantic manner, often in pursuit of something or someone.
In ZH
hare 作为动词的意思是快速跑开或以疯狂的方式奔波，通常是追赶某物或某人。
Examples
- The rabbit hared away as soon as it heard the news of a giant carrot festival coming to town!
- After hurrying to catch the bus, I hared down the street only to realize it was the wrong bus!
- As children, we would hare around the park, convinced that playing tag was an Olympic sport.
Cultural Notes
The verb 'to hare' is less commonly used but still evokes the image of quick movement. It can be used in both serious and humorous contexts, often to describe someone rushing around without clear direction.