| 单词 | raccoon |
| 释义 | raccoon (once / 6321 pages) n A raccoon is a mammal with dextrous, hand-like front paws and dark markings on its face that look like a mask. You might see a raccoon trying to get into your trash at night, looking for a midnight snack. Raccoons live in North and Central America, and they're commonly found in urban areas. They're known for their rascally nocturnal nature, since they can use their paws to open trashcan lids and often nest in people's attics. Raccoons can also carry rabies, and they hiss loudly when threatened. More charmingly, they also use their hands for washing and holding food — the Algonquian root of raccoon, arahkunem, means "he scratches with his hands." WORD FAMILYraccoon: raccoons USAGE EXAMPLESAs it sat idle for months, the dirt-covered floor of the foundry became home to deer, raccoons and snakes. Washington Times(Dec 25, 2016) It was about a raccoon and an alligator. Washington Post(Dec 14, 2016) The labelling held no clues, but a closer look at the small print in the online product description revealed it was raccoon fur. BBC(Dec 15, 2016) 1n an omnivorous nocturnal mammal native to North America and Central America Syn|Hypo|Hyper racoon Procyon lotor, common raccoon, common racoon, coon, ringtail North American raccoon Procyon cancrivorus, crab-eating raccoona South American raccoon procyonid plantigrade carnivorous mammals 2n the fur of the North American racoon Hyper fur, pelt the dressed hairy coat of a mammal |
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