Dormouse Meaning in English

word

US

ˈdɔɹˌmaʊs

DAWR-mows

UK

dˈɔːmaʊs

DAW-mows

释义

A dormouse is a small rodent known for its long periods of hibernation and its furry tail. It is found in Europe, Asia, and Africa, living mostly in trees or bushes.

用法与细微差别

"Dormouse" is not a commonly used word in everyday conversation except in European contexts or stories. The plural is "dormice." Not to be confused with "mouse," which is more general.

• Spanish: lirón
• Portuguese (BR): leirão
• Portuguese (PT): leirão
• Chinese (Simplified): 睡鼠
• Chinese (Traditional): 睡鼠
• Hindi: डोरमाउस
• Arabic: الزغبة
• Bengali: ডরমাউস - ঘুমবাড়ি (এক ধরনের ছোট প্রাণী)
• Russian: соня
• Japanese: ヤマネ
• Vietnamese: chuột ngủ đông
• Korean: 동면쥐
• Turkish: yatakhane faresi - yediuyur (kemirgen)
• Urdu: ڈورماؤس (ایک قسم کا سست چوہا)
• Indonesian: tikus tidur

例句

A dormouse sleeps a lot during winter.

basic

The dormouse has a fluffy tail.

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I saw a dormouse in the tree.

basic

Dormice are famous for sleeping through the whole winter.

natural

Have you ever heard about the dormouse in 'Alice in Wonderland'?

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People sometimes mistake a dormouse for a regular mouse, but they are quite different.

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