otter

• 一种生活在淡水或海水中、以鱼为食的哺乳动物，脚有蹼、有利爪，毛皮呈深棕色；也指这种动物的毛皮。

A noun referring to a freshwater carnivorous mammal with webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur, or the fur of this animal.

1. Semi-aquatic mammalA2formal

   A carnivorous mammal that lives in or near water, known for its playful behavior, webbed feet, and thick brown fur.

   水獭

   • The otter swam gracefully through the river.
   • We saw an otter playing on the riverbank.
   • Otters use their webbed feet to paddle efficiently.

2. Otter furB2formal

   The thick, soft, and waterproof fur of an otter, historically used for making clothing and accessories.

   水獭毛皮

   • The coat was made from otter fur.
   • Otter fur was once highly prized in the fur trade.
   • They traded otter pelts for other goods.