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ot

UK /ɒt/US /ɑːt/

词源

源自古英语 'otor',与古高地德语 'ottar' 同源,可能源自原始印欧语词根 *udros,意为“水生物”。

noun

❶ 指一种小型哺乳动物,属于鼬科,常见于欧亚大陆的水域附近,以鱼类为食。

“The otter played in the river.”

(水獭在河里玩耍。)

“Otters are known for their playful behavior.”

(水獭以其顽皮的行为而闻名。)

同义词:water weasel, river otter, sea otter

常见短语

otter hunt — 指历史上对水獭的捕猎活动,通常是为了获取其皮毛。

“Otter hunting was once a common practice.”

(捕猎水獭曾经是一种常见的活动。)