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单词 capybara
释义

capybara

/ˌkapɪˈbɑːrə /
noun (plural same or capybaras)
A South American mammal that resembles a giant long-legged guinea pig. It lives in groups near water and is the largest living rodent.
  • Hydrochaerus hydrochaeris, the only member of the family Hydrochaeridae.
On the basis of fossil plants surrounding the remains, as well as the shape of the animal's teeth, the team suggests that Phoberomys fed on rough grasses in or near water, as capybaras still do....
  • Living members of the group today include beavers, squirrels, guinea pigs, rats, mice, capybaras, and hundreds of other species.
  • You notice that, although it's a fine article, it fails to mention the world's largest living rodent, the capybara.

Origin

Early 17th century: from Spanish capibara or Portuguese capivara, from Tupi capiuára, from capĩ 'grass' + uára 'eater'.

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