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sand rat

/ˈsænd ræt/

翻译: 对在沙漠或沙地环境中度过大量时间的人的贬义俚语;历史上曾用作沙漠战争中士兵的绰号,非正式地也指海滩爱好者或干旱地区的居民。

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/ˈsænd ræt/C1slang
  • zh对在沙漠或沙地环境中度过大量时间的人的贬义俚语;历史上曾用作沙漠战争中士兵的绰号,非正式地也指海滩爱好者或干旱地区的居民。

A derogatory slang term for a person who spends a lot of time in desert or sandy environments, often used historically as a nickname for soldiers in desert warfare, or informally for someone who frequents beaches or arid regions.

  1. Desert rodentB1formal

    A small rodent that lives in sandy or desert environments, known for burrowing.

    zh沙鼠

    • The sand rat is well adapted to life in the Sahara.
    • Researchers studied the sand rat's burrowing behavior.
    • Sand rats are often found in arid regions of Africa and Asia.