"elks" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 麋鹿（复数）- 驼鹿（复数）

Definition

体型很大的鹿类动物，鹿角宽大。在欧洲和亚洲，'elk' 指的是美洲叫 moose 的动物，在北美也可以指驼鹿。'Elks' 是其复数。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Elks' 是普通的复数名词。注意美洲英语中 elk 通常指“驼鹿”，而欧洲则指“麋鹿（moose）”，具体要看语境。很少用于生活日常，多出现于野生动物话题。

Examples

We saw several elks in the national park.

我们在国家公园看到了几只**麋鹿**。

Elks have large antlers and thick fur.

**麋鹿**有很大的鹿角和厚厚的皮毛。

The forest is home to many elks.

森林里有许多**麋鹿**。

It was amazing to watch the elks crossing the river at sunrise.

看着**麋鹿**在日出时过河，真的很神奇。

During winter, it's harder to spot elks because they blend into the snowy landscape.

冬天很难发现**麋鹿**，因为它们融入雪景中。

Locals warn drivers to slow down at night because elks sometimes cross the road unexpectedly.

当地人提醒司机晚上要慢行，因为**麋鹿**有时会突然过马路。