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单词 church mouse
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Definition of church mouse in English:

church mouse

noun ˈtʃəːtʃ maʊs
  • A mouse which lives in a church. Also figurative and allusive: a person likened to such a mouse (in terms of its proverbial attributes), especially in being impoverished or quiet.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From church + mouse. Compare German Kirchenmaus, Kirchmaus.

 
 

Definition of church mouse in US English:

church mouse

nounˈtʃəːtʃ maʊs
  • A mouse which lives in a church. Also figurative and allusive: a person likened to such a mouse (in terms of its proverbial attributes), especially in being impoverished or quiet.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From church + mouse. Compare German Kirchenmaus, Kirchmaus.

 
 
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