four-legged friend
noun [ C ] informal uk/ˌfɔː.leɡ.ɪd ˈfrend/ us/ˌfɔːr.leɡ.ɪd ˈfrend/
（尤指狗）四条腿的宠物
a pet with four legs, especially a dog
This pet-friendly hotel is ideal for those who can't bear to leave their four-legged friends at home. 这家宠物友好型酒店是那些不忍心把四条腿的朋友留在家里的人的理想选择。
This dog lead lights up so that you and your four-legged friend are visible on evening walks. 这条狗链会发光，这样你和你的四条腿的朋友在晚上散步时就能被人看到。
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- Dog owners who leave their four-legged friends chained up for more than three hours could face a fine of up to $1,000.
- Anna has always loved dogs but her brother, sister and parents didn't share her fondness for her four-legged friends.
- The charity that helps seniors now also delivers food for four-legged friends.
- Some horse owners have had to get rid of four-legged friends that can swallow up to a bale of hay every four days.