beaver
US /ˈbiː.vɚ/
UK /ˈbiː.vɚ/
1.
berang-berang
a large, semi-aquatic rodent native to the Northern Hemisphere, known for building dams and lodges from trees and mud
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The beaver gnawed down the tree to build its dam.
Berang-berang menggerogoti pokok untuk membina empangannya.
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We saw a family of beavers swimming in the pond.
Kami melihat sekumpulan berang-berang berenang di kolam.
2.
bulu berang-berang
the fur of a beaver
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She wore a hat made of soft beaver.
Dia memakai topi yang diperbuat daripada bulu berang-berang yang lembut.
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The trapper sold the valuable beaver pelts.
Penangkap menjual kulit berang-berang yang berharga.
1.
bekerja keras, rajin
to work hard and diligently
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He's been beavering away at his new project all night.
Dia telah bekerja keras pada projek barunya sepanjang malam.
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They beavered away to finish the report before the deadline.
Mereka bekerja keras untuk menyiapkan laporan sebelum tarikh akhir.