"muskrat" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 麝鼠

Definition

麝鼠是一种原产于北美的中等体型水生啮齿动物，以棕色皮毛、扁平尾巴以及在湿地筑巢的能力著称。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“麝鼠”多用于科学、生态或野生动物讨论，主要见于北美。不要和普通家鼠混淆。

Examples

A muskrat swims quickly in the pond.

一只**麝鼠**在池塘里游得很快。

The muskrat lives near water.

**麝鼠**生活在水边。

We saw a muskrat building its house.

我们看到一只**麝鼠**在筑巢。

Have you ever spotted a muskrat while hiking near the river?

你在河边徒步时见过**麝鼠**吗？

The park ranger explained how muskrats help wetlands stay healthy.

公园管理员解释了**麝鼠**如何帮助保持湿地健康。

At dusk, you can often see a muskrat paddling silently across the water.

傍晚你常能看到一只**麝鼠**悄悄地划过水面。