mountain goat

• Уверенно ступающее, ловкое млекопитающее, обитающее в Северной Америке, известное своей способностью взбираться по крутой, скалистой местности. Также используется в переносном смысле для описания человека, который взбирается на горы с исключительным мастерством и ловкостью.

A sure-footed, agile mammal native to North America, known for its ability to climb steep, rocky terrain. Also used figuratively to describe a person who climbs mountains with exceptional skill and agility.

1. AnimalA2formalamerican

   A hoofed mammal (Oreamnos americanus) that lives in steep, rocky mountainous regions of North America, known for its agility and climbing ability.

   Животное

   • The mountain goat climbed the sheer cliff with ease.
   • We spotted a herd of mountain goats near the summit.
   • Mountain goats have thick white coats to keep them warm.

2. Metaphor for a skilled climberB2informal

   A person who is exceptionally skilled at climbing steep or difficult terrain.

   Искусный скалолаз

   • He's a real mountain goat on the hiking trails.
   • She scrambled up the rocks like a mountain goat.
   • The guide was a mountain goat, leading us up the dangerous path.