water rat
US /ˈwɑːtər ræt/
UK /ˈwɑːtər ræt/
1.
tikus air
a large vole (Arvicola amphibius) that lives in or near water and has a short tail and small ears, native to Europe and Asia
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The water rat quickly dived into the river.
Tikus air itu cepat menyelam ke dalam sungai.
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We spotted a water rat building its burrow by the stream.
Kami melihat tikus air membina sarangnya di tepi sungai.
2.
pencinta air, penggemar air
a person who spends a lot of time in or on the water, especially swimming or boating
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He's a real water rat, always out on his kayak.
Dia memang pencinta air, sentiasa di kayaknya.
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The kids are such water rats; they spend all summer at the pool.
Anak-anak itu memang pencinta air; mereka menghabiskan seluruh musim panas di kolam renang.