muskrat

• 一种中等体型的水生啮齿动物，外形似海狸，原产于北美洲，以其深色有光泽的棕色毛皮而闻名，毛皮也有商业用途。

A noun referring to a medium-sized, beaver-like aquatic rodent native to North America, known for its dark glossy brown fur, which is also used commercially.

1. Semi-aquatic rodentB1formalamerican

   A medium-sized, beaver-like rodent native to North America, known for its glossy, dark brown fur and its ability to live in wetlands.

   半水生啮齿动物

   • The muskrat built its lodge among the cattails in the marsh.
   • We spotted a muskrat swimming across the pond with a twig in its mouth.
   • Muskrats are often mistaken for beavers, but they are much smaller.

   同义词musquash

2. Fur of the muskratB2formalamerican

   The thick, waterproof, and glossy brown pelt of the muskrat, historically used in the fur trade for coats and hats.

   麝鼠皮

   • The trapper sold several high-quality muskrat pelts at the market.
   • Her vintage coat was lined with warm muskrat fur.
   • Muskrat fur was once a popular material for winter hats.

   同义词musquash