cougar

• 一种大型野生猫科动物，生活在美洲，又称美洲狮或山狮。在某些语境中，也指专门追求年轻男子的年长女性。

A large wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

1. Large wild catA2formal

   A large, powerful wild cat native to the Americas, also known as a mountain lion or puma.

   美洲狮

   • A cougar was spotted in the national park.
   • Cougars are solitary animals that hunt at night.
   • The hikers were warned about cougar sightings in the area.

   同义词catamountmountain lionpainterpantherpuma

2. Older woman dating younger menB2informalamerican

   An older woman who seeks romantic or sexual relationships with younger men.

   与年轻男性交往的年长女性

   • She jokingly called herself a cougar after dating a man ten years younger.
   • The term 'cougar' is often used in pop culture to describe older women with younger partners.
   • He was surprised to learn his new girlfriend was considered a cougar by her friends.