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Suggested terms: VOA Special English Agriculture Report
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be known for
Meaning: To be famous or recognized because of a particular quality or ability.
Example: Burros are known for their sure footing on mountains.
take their time
Meaning: To act slowly and carefully rather than rushing.
Example: Experts say burros are not stubborn; they just like to take their time.
run away
Meaning: To escape or leave unexpectedly.
Example: Wild burros are related to pack animals that ran away from miners.
in the wild
Meaning: Living freely in nature, not domesticated.
Example: Americans can adopt burros taken from the wild by the government.
clean off
Meaning: To remove dirt or mud from a surface.
Example: A brush can clean off hardened mud from a burro’s coat.
burro
IPA (UK): /ˈbʊr.əʊ/
IPA (US): /ˈbʊr.oʊ/
Meaning: A small donkey, especially used as a pack animal.
Meaning: A small donkey, especially used as a pack animal.
Example: Burros were widely used in the desert southwest as pack animals.
equine
IPA (UK): /ˈiː.kwaɪn/
IPA (US): /ˈiː.kwaɪn/
Meaning: Related to horses, donkeys, or zebras.
Meaning: Related to horses, donkeys, or zebras.
Example: Donkeys and horses belong to the equine family.
gentling
IPA (UK): /ˈdʒen.tlɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈdʒen.tlɪŋ/
Meaning: The process of training a wild animal to accept human handling.
Meaning: The process of training a wild animal to accept human handling.
Example: People who adopt wild burros must gentle them before riding or grooming.
grooming
IPA (UK): /ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/
IPA (US): /ˈɡruː.mɪŋ/
Meaning: Cleaning and caring for an animal’s coat and body.
Meaning: Cleaning and caring for an animal’s coat and body.
Example: Grooming is important for keeping a burro healthy and comfortable.
overweight
IPA (UK): /ˌəʊ.vəˈweɪt/
IPA (US): /ˌoʊ.vɚˈweɪt/
Meaning: Weighing more than is healthy.
Meaning: Weighing more than is healthy.
Example: Overweight burros can develop foot problems that affect their walking ability.
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