water vole
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌvoʊl/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌvoʊl/
1.
campagnol terrestre, rat d'eau
a rodent of the hamster family, typically found in Europe and Asia, that lives in burrows near water and has a short tail and small ears.
:
•
The water vole is an endangered species in some parts of the UK.
Le campagnol terrestre est une espèce menacée dans certaines parties du Royaume-Uni.
•
We spotted a water vole swimming across the stream.
Nous avons aperçu un campagnol terrestre nageant à travers le ruisseau.