goose
US /ɡuːs/
UK /ɡuːs/
1.
angsa
a large water bird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill. Geese are typically larger than ducks but smaller than swans.
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The farmer kept a flock of geese.
Petani itu memelihara sekawanan angsa.
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A wild goose flew overhead.
Seekor angsa liar terbang di atas kepala.
1.
mencolek, mendorong
to poke or prod someone, especially in the buttocks, as a prank or to startle them
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He decided to goose his friend to make him jump.
Dia memutuskan untuk mencolek temannya agar terkejut.
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She gave him a playful goose as she walked past.
Dia memberinya colekan main-main saat dia lewat.
2.
menggenjot, mempercepat
to increase the speed or power of something, especially an engine
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He had to goose the engine to get up the hill.
Dia harus menggenjot mesin untuk menaiki bukit.
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The pilot goosed the throttle for a quick takeoff.
Pilot menggenjot gas untuk lepas landas cepat.