polecat

US /ˈpoʊl.kæt/
UK /ˈpoʊl.kæt/
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족제비, 스컹크

a carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, typically having a dark coat and a strong, unpleasant smell. European polecats are native to Eurasia and North Africa, while American polecats are commonly known as skunks.

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The farmer set a trap to catch the polecat that was raiding his chicken coop.
농부는 닭장을 습격하던 족제비를 잡기 위해 덫을 놓았다.
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The distinct odor of a polecat can linger for a long time.
족제비의 독특한 냄새는 오랫동안 남아 있을 수 있다.
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skunkferretweasel
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나쁜 놈, 비열한 사람

a person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible.

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He's a real polecat, always trying to cheat people.
그는 정말 나쁜 놈이야, 항상 사람들을 속이려고 해.
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I can't stand that polecat; he's so arrogant and rude.
나는 그 나쁜 놈을 참을 수 없어; 그는 너무 오만하고 무례해.
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scoundrelvillainrascalcadwretch