
好词典

源自古英语 'mūs' 的复数形式,与德语 'Mäuse' 同源,最终源自原始印欧语词根 *mūs-。
❶ mouse 的复数形式,指小型啮齿动物,通常有长尾巴和尖鼻子,常见于家庭或野外。
“The cat chased the mice around the kitchen.”
(猫在厨房里追着老鼠跑。)
“Scientists often use mice in laboratory experiments.”
(科学家经常在实验室实验中使用老鼠。)
as quiet as mice — 形容非常安静,像老鼠一样不发出声音,常用于描述人或环境。
“The children were as quiet as mice when the teacher entered the room.”
(老师进教室时,孩子们安静得像老鼠一样。)