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tur

UK /tɜː/US /tɝ/

词源

源自高加索地区当地语言,后通过俄语进入英语词汇。

noun

❶ 一种野生山羊,主要分布于高加索山脉地区,体型健壮,角长而弯曲,是当地特有的珍稀物种。

“The tur is well adapted to the rugged mountain terrain.”

(这种野山羊非常适应崎岖的山地地形。)

“We spotted a herd of turs during our hike in the Caucasus.”

(我们在高加索徒步时发现了一群野山羊。)

同义词:wild goat, Caucasian ibex, mountain goat

常见短语

tur hunting — 指在高加索地区进行的野山羊狩猎活动,通常需要专业的登山技能和装备。

“Tur hunting is strictly regulated to protect the species.”

(野山羊狩猎受到严格监管以保护该物种。)