chamois

• 名词，指一种柔软的麂皮皮革，最初由岩羚羊皮制成，现在通常由羊皮制成；也指一种生活在欧亚山脉的偶蹄哺乳动物，角直且向后弯曲。

A noun referring to either a soft suede leather, originally made from the skin of the chamois antelope but now typically from sheepskin, or a hoofed mammal native to the mountains of Eurasia with upright, backward-hooked horns.

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1. Soft leatherB2formal

   A soft, pliable suede leather, originally made from the skin of the chamois antelope but now typically made from sheepskin or other hides.

   软皮革

   • He polished his car with a chamois cloth.
   • The gloves were made of fine chamois leather.
   • She used a chamois to dry the windows without streaks.

   同义词chammyshammywash leather

2. Mountain goat-antelopeB2formal

   A hoofed mammal native to the mountains of Eurasia, known for its upright horns with backward-hooked tips and its agility on rocky terrain.

   岩羚羊

   • The chamois is well adapted to steep, rocky environments.
   • We spotted a herd of chamois on the alpine slopes.
   • The chamois uses its sharp hooves to climb cliffs with ease.