bull
n
1 uncastrated male of any animal in the ox family （未阉割的）公牛
[attrib 作定语]
a bull neck, ie a short thick one, like a bull's 短粗的脖子（像牛的脖子）. Cf 参看 bullock, cow1 1, ox 1, steer2.
2 male of the elephant, whale and other large animals 雄的（象、鲸等）大动物. Cf 参看 cow1 2.
3 (in the Stock Exchange) person who buys shares hoping to sell them soon afterwards at a higher price （证券交易所中）买进股份以期不久可高价卖出的人
[attrib 作定语]
a bull market, ie a situation in which share prices are rising （股票的）上涨行情. Cf 参看 bear1 3.
4 (US sl 俚) policeman or detective 警察; 侦探.
5 = bull's-eye.
6 (idm 习语) a bull in a `china shop person who is rough and clumsy when skill and care are needed （在需要细心和技巧的工作中）莽撞而笨拙的人. a cock-and-bull story => cock. a red rag to a bull => red1. take the bull by the `horns face a difficulty or danger boldly 勇敢地面对困难或危险.
bull n official order or announcement from the Pope 教皇诏书: a papal bull 教皇诏书.