Por Meaning in English
word
/ˈpɔɹ/
por
/ˈpɔː/
paw
释义
A porcupine is a small animal covered with sharp spines or quills that it uses for protection. Porcupines are found in many parts of the world and eat plants.
用法与细微差别
'Porcupine' is always a noun referring to the animal. Common in nature documentaries or children's books. Its sharp 'quills' are characteristic. Do not confuse with 'hedgehog', which is smaller and has softer spines.
Spanish: puercoespínPortuguese (BR): porco-espinhoPortuguese (PT): ouriço-cacheiroChinese (Simplified): 豪猪Chinese (Traditional): 豪豬Hindi: साहीArabic: دَيْسَم (حيوان)Bengali: শজারুRussian: дикобразJapanese: ヤマアラシVietnamese: nhímKorean: 호저Turkish: dikenli domuzUrdu: سنجاب نما، سیہ خارIndonesian: landak
例句
The porcupine has sharp quills to protect itself.
basic
A porcupine eats leaves and fruits in the forest.
basic
Have you ever seen a porcupine at the zoo?
basic
Be careful—the porcupine can shoot its quills if it feels threatened.
natural
We saw a porcupine crossing the road last night.
natural
I didn’t realize porcupines could climb trees.
natural