"minks" in Chinese (Simplified)
水貂
Definition
水貂是一种和鼬鼠有亲缘关系的小型哺乳动物，以其柔软且珍贵的皮毛闻名。它们生活在水边，有时会被养殖以获取毛皮。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“水貂”在中文多用于学术、皮草养殖或动物保护相关的讨论，并不常见于日常对话。主要对应于毛皮动物的场合。
Examples
Several minks escaped from the farm last night.
昨晚有几只**水貂**从农场逃跑了。
Minks have very soft fur.
**水貂**的毛皮非常柔软。
Some people raise minks for their fur.
有些人饲养**水貂**是为了毛皮。
Wild minks are rarely seen because they are shy and active at night.
野生**水貂**因为害羞且夜间活动，所以很少被看到。
Fashion designers used to make expensive coats from minks.
时尚设计师过去常用**水貂**做昂贵的大衣。
The riverbank is a great place to spot minks if you're patient and quiet.
如果你有耐心又安静，河岸边是观察**水貂**的好地方。