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单词 mountain lion
释义

mountain lion

noun

: cougar sense 1

Synonyms

  • cat-a-mountain
  • catamount
  • cougar
  • panther
  • puma
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Example Sentences

the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
Recent Examples on the Web The 5-year-old mountain lion, designated P-54, was killed in the Santa Monica Mountains on June 17. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 In the Silicon Valley’s Woodside, the town council recently froze all S9 applications, citing an exemption for mountain lion habitats. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2022 Adding to the impact are DP Jeff Cutter’s striking visual compositions, including a gorgeous shot of Naru and the mountain lion perched precariously on a tree limb, and Sarah Schachner’s pulse-pounding musical score. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Aug. 2022 Wilson was walking with Eva along the Trinity River last month when a mountain lion lunged at her and scratched her shoulder. Fox News, 9 June 2022 Wilson was able to flag down a woman named Sharon Houston to help her get the mountain lion to release Eva. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 9 June 2022 What’s next for P-22, the world’s most famous and beloved mountain lion? New York Times, 4 May 2022 Silver Lake had an unusual visitor Tuesday night — a mountain lion. Justin Ray, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2022 Whoever drove the vehicle that killed mountain lion P-89 last week in Woodland Hills would have been, about 60 years ago, in line for a reward of as much as $75 (more than $730 today), writes columnist Patt Morrison. Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1615, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

mountain lion

noun

: cougar

mountain lion

noun

as in panther
a large tawny cat of the wild the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • panther
  • cougar
  • cat-a-mountain
  • puma
  • catamount
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