burro

/'burou/

Thân thiện

A man loads supplies onto a burro for a mountain hike.

Definition

Noun: A burro is a small donkey, typically used as a pack animal to carry loads.

Usage

The word burro specifically refers to a donkey used for carrying burdens, especially in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is a more specific term than the general word "donkey."

Examples

• The prospector used a burro to carry his supplies into the mountains.
• We saw a train of burros loaded with firewood coming down the trail.
• The burro is a hardy animal well-suited to desert environments.

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries cultural and historical connotations, associated with mining, exploration, and ranch life in the American West.
• Burro can sometimes be used informally or affectionately to refer to a donkey, regardless of its specific use.

Variants and Related Words

• Donkey (n): The more general term for the animal . A burro is a type of donkey.
• Ass (n): A formal, zoological term for the same animal species.
• Pack animal (n): A general term for an animal, like a burro, mule, or llama, used to carry goods.

Synonyms

• Donkey
• Ass
• Jackass (informal)

Idioms and Phrases

• Stubborn as a burro: An idiom emphasizing extreme stubbornness, derived from the animal's reputed behavior.
  • He won't change his mind; he's as stubborn as a burro.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small donkey used as a pack animal