shepherd /ˈʃepəd/ I. n. ［c］牧羊人；羊倌：shepherd dog 牧羊狗 Shepherds are often called cowboys in America.牧羊人相当于美语里的牛仔。‖II. vt. 看管，护送；牧羊，护羊：shepherd the pupils on an excursion带领小学生远足 His job is shepherding.他的职业是放羊。

shepherdess /ˈʃepədis/ n. 牧羊女