cow

A cow is a mature female bovine animal, often raised for milk, meat, and other products. The term is also used to refer to cattle in general, but it specifically denotes female individuals of the species. Cows are known for their docile nature and are commonly found on farms worldwide. The word is derived from the Old English 'cu', related to other Germanic languages.

• The farmer has a herd of cows that produce fresh milk every day. — 農家は毎日新鮮な牛乳を生産する牛の群れを持っています。
• In many cultures, cows are considered sacred and are often treated with great respect. — 多くの文化では、牛は神聖視され、非常に尊重されることがよくあります。
• The cow grazes peacefully in the green meadow. — 牛は緑の草原で静かに草を食べています。

To cow someone means to intimidate or bully them into submission. This usage often conveys a sense of forcing someone to act against their will through fear. The term can be used metaphorically to describe scenarios beyond physical intimidation, such as emotional or psychological pressure. It is important to note that such behavior is generally viewed negatively.

• The bully tried to cow his classmates into doing his homework. — いじめっ子はクラスメートに宿題をさせようと脅しました。
• She refused to let anyone cow her into silence about the issue. — 彼女は誰にもその問題について沈黙させられないことを拒否しました。
• Using threats to cow someone is not an effective way to resolve conflicts. — 誰かを脅して従わせることは、対立を解決する効果的な方法ではありません。