牛年即将到来，祝愿每一位网友牛年更牛。英语中“牛”对应的单词有好几个，比如大家熟悉的cow, bull, ox, buffalo. “牛年”英语一般翻译为the year of the ox.qti中国英语学习网

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为什么呢？Charlie Shifflett这样解释：qti中国英语学习网

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“Westerners respect the ox for its strength and hardworking spirit. However, bulls are generally viewed negatively, thanks to their aggressive nature. Cows are considered the “cutest of the three”. In fact, in the US, people often decorate their homes with pictures of cows. The animal is associated with the comfort and quiet of a country home.”qti中国英语学习网

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