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herd

Ngoại động từNội động từ[C/U] Cả hai
Số nhiều: herdsQuá khứ: herdedPhân từ 2: herdedV-ing: herding

The word carries a strong sense of collective movement and a loss of individual identity. When applied to animals, it is neutral and descriptive of natural social behavior. However, when applied to humans, it often takes on a derogatory or critical tone, suggesting a lack of critical thinking or a mindless following of a crowd. In a social or psychological context, the term evokes the image of a mass of bodies moving in unison, stripped of personal agency. It contrasts with terms like group or assembly by emphasizing the instinctive, driven, and sometimes chaotic nature of the movement.

Countable when referring to a specific group of animals (one herd of cows). Uncountable when referring to the general concept of animals living in groups.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
[something]

A large group of animals, typically hoofed mammals, that live and feed together.

"a herd of elephants"

Ngoại động từ
[someone][something]

To move a group of people or animals in a specific direction.

"The usher helped herd the guests into the theater."

Nội động từ
[someone]

To move together as a group, often following a leader without questioning.

"The tourists herded toward the exit."

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