| 单词 | springbuck |
| 例句 | There is no more beautiful and fascinating sight than that of a troop of impala or springbuck really on the move and jumping in earnest. Jock of the Bushveld 2011-08-04T02:00:24.987Z Luckily the carcass of the springbuck, which was left behind, was too great a prize to be parted with, and the enemy captured it in preference to the huntsmen! South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z A few springbuck were occasionally to be seen, but they were exceedingly wild. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z It seems at such times as if all the springbucks in the Desert were suddenly smitten by a mad desire to collect and dash towards a certain point. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z But when the flood came and the river carried Outa away, he fought for his life just as hard as when the springbucks were on him. Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales 2011-03-14T03:01:04.340Z They leap high in the air, like the springbuck, when on the move. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" Some of the officers made an effort to get up hunting parties, and succeeded in bagging a few springbuck, but their expeditions were fraught with even more risk to themselves than to their quarry. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Formerly the danger-zone for these creatures was that from which the lion, the leopard or the wild dog could spring; it was only surprise at close quarters that the springbuck had to guard against. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The semi-civilised human beings who are superseding the springbucks are, physically, and, pari passu mentally, deteriorating under the conditions subject to which the latter flourished. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z When Outa was young he was nearly killed by a troop of springbucks, and he thought, ‘No, not toch trampled to death; to be carried down the river is better.’ Outa Karel's Stories South African Folk-Lore Tales 2011-03-14T03:01:04.340Z Look at those few springbuck I’m trying to preserve. The Triumph of Hilary Blachland For instance, in one case, while two gallant Nimrods were in the act of stalking a splendid springbuck, their chargers made off. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z Why is it, I wonder, that during the forenoon springbuck in the desert appear to be white? Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z He said my back was like a springbuck’s when it ‘pronks,’ did he, and that my mouth was as poisonous as a sand-adder’s? Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Why, man, how about that old springbuck ram I saw you miss twice running that shoot we had at Tafelfontein at the end of last season there, oerkant, by the vlei? Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion It was startling because they were the only living creatures except birds and springbuck that I had seen for miles of that lonely march. The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 Impala were as numerous in the areas lying along the river courses as were springbucks on the upland southern plains. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer He had already located a herd of springbuck. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Pronk.—The springbucks are said to “pronk” when they bound along with arched back and erected mane. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z The springbuck, feeding on the flats where Modder River runs, Were startled by his horses' hoofs, the rumble of his guns. Rio Grande's Last Race & Other Verses Nearer to them again, dotted about here and there on the plain, were a couple of dozen or so of graceful yellow springbuck. Jess On our way through the Orange Free State we saw immense herds of springbuck and an occasional herd of blesbuck and wildebeeste. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer Far to the south-west the herd of springbuck was now clearly visible. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z This time they did not make for the kopje, but strolled across the flats, where a few springbucks were playing about unconcernedly as though they knew it was Sunday. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Can I shoot an elephant backwards over my shoulder with a rifle meant for springbuck? The Ivory Child It was a very pleasant room, furnished in European style, and carpeted with mats made of springbuck skins. Jess But it could drive a bullet straight, as many springbucks on the plains of the Orange Free State had good cause to know. Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer The springbucks had not seen us as yet, for we were still about two miles distant from them. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The great annual “trek” of springbucks began, and Namies fell into a state of ferment. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z "I see," said Jimmy, capering like a springbuck. Actions and Reactions Moves like a springbuck, and what an eye and form! Jess One start I did get, thinking that I saw men's heads just on the crest of a wave, which turned out to be only a herd of springbuck feeding among the tussocks of grass. Finished The springbuck has always spent its life in an environment of menace, but as conditions change the nature of the menace changes with them. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The springbuck is pure white on the belly and flanks, and has a mane of long, white, hair extending from the root of the tail to the shoulders. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Presently, there came slowly, from far away, a wild springbuck. Dream Life and Real Life; a little African story Hendrick, the three remaining guides, the Capitalist owner of the pony and I went to look for the springbuck. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z But the brown stripe and the lyre-formed horns shewed up clearly every now and then; the creature was indubitably a springbuck. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Hendrick had reached the limit of his arc; then the springbuck marked him and evidently realised that there was danger. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The springbucks as a rule live without drinking. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z The carcase of one of the springbuck had been dismembered and divided by lot among the faithful six. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z I tried to comfort myself with anticipation of the enormous candle-bush fire I would make as soon as day broke, and the breakfast of broiled springbuck liver I would consume. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z But how large the spoor was; it suggested blesbuck rather than springbuck. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z While we had to cover a thousand yards the springbuck had to cover nearly two—yet it was clear that they must win the race. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Can they shoot springbucks better than I can? Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z However, of late years the mountain tract has been largely taken up by farmers, so the springbuck, as a rule, invade only its eastern margin. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z A few springbucks, waifs from some trekking herd, stood at gaze as we swept by. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The annual migration of springbucks across the desert is, I am positive, an institution of immemorial antiquity. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z There we dined sumptuously on roasted springbuck liver,—one of the best of desert delicacies. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The springbucks—the advance detachment of a large “trek”—were scattered, singly or in small groups, over the illimitable plain. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z At last we saw signs of game, for we crossed the spoor of several small troops of springbuck; these had apparently been making in the direction of Kamiebies. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z As there were apparently no springbucks worth the hunting on that side of the desert, we decided to return home at once. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Then the springbuck, in their myriads, over-run hundreds of square miles of the mountain tract, and clear the face of the country of vegetation as completely as would a swarm of locusts. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z It was intended to be used in pursuing springbuck over the plains. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Seen at a distance, or when the sun is shining against them, the springbucks appear to be white all over. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Why, it must have been nearly twice as large as the springbuck of the desert. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Then I recalled having read in Francis Galton’s book that he shot a springbuck weighing a hundred and sixty pounds near Walfish Bay. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The plain before us lay empty, but about a mile to the right the herd of springbuck were visible. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z About six hundred yards off, straight before us, was a small herd of springbuck; they were busily grazing, moving to the right as they grazed. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z This region is the home of the “springbuck,” which still survives in countless myriads. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z The term “springbuck” is not a satisfying one for this ethereal creature—this most lovely and graceful of the animals whose home is in the desert. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Yes, there were springbuck in the vicinity—not more than two or three miles from the camp, and not far from out of our course to Arris. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Not knowing that springbuck were to be found in the vicinity he undertook the suggested expedition to the mouth of the Orange River, but turned back on account of the dense fog. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z One approached the springbuck; a ram put down his head and charged straight at the intruder. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z At midday we took our departure, making for the vicinity where the springbuck were said to be. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Just to my left were the springbuck, grazing quietly and utterly unsuspicious of danger. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Of all the myriad hosts of wonderful wild creatures that until lately populated these desert plains and mountains, only this one school of hippopotami and a few hundred springbuck survive. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The half-breeds had heard of the springbuck; a few days previously the latter were credibly reported to be somewhere about thirty miles to the northward, near Kat Vley. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z When the springbuck runs his best the speed he attains is almost incredible. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z But, on the other hand, were no burrow available, my cunning friend’s moments were drawing to a tragic close,—his last springbuck fawn had been devoured, his last smashing of ostrich-eggs perpetrated. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Even as I watched, the springbuck, scattered over the western desert, had no doubt read the signal aright and begun their hundred-mile flitting towards the regions blest with rain. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z The springbuck were too far away to fire at; probabilities would have been too much in favour of a miss. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z |
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