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house mouse

/ˈhaʊs maʊs/

翻译: 一种小型啮齿动物(小家鼠,学名 Mus musculus),常栖息于人类住所附近,通常被视为害虫。该词也可指专为家庭或办公使用而设计的电脑鼠标,有别于游戏鼠标。

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/ˈhaʊs maʊs/B1formalscientific
  • zh一种小型啮齿动物(小家鼠,学名 Mus musculus),常栖息于人类住所附近,通常被视为害虫。该词也可指专为家庭或办公使用而设计的电脑鼠标,有别于游戏鼠标。

A small rodent species (Mus musculus) that commonly lives in close association with human dwellings, often considered a pest. The term can also refer to a computer mouse designed for use in a home or office setting, as opposed to a gaming mouse.

  1. Common rodent speciesB2formal

    A small, primarily nocturnal rodent (Mus musculus) that lives in close association with humans, often found in buildings and homes.

    zh常见啮齿动物种类

    • The house mouse is one of the most common mammals in urban areas.
    • House mice can squeeze through gaps as small as a quarter of an inch.
    • A single house mouse can produce up to 60 offspring per year.
  2. Timid or quiet personB2informal

    A metaphorical term for a shy, quiet, or unobtrusive person, often used humorously.

    zh胆小羞怯的人

    • He's such a house mouse at parties, always hiding in the corner.
    • Don't be a house mouse; go introduce yourself to people.
    • She used to be a house mouse, but now she's much more outgoing.