ferret
US /ˈfer.ət/
UK /ˈfer.ət/
1.
furão
a domesticated polecat, typically albino or brown, kept as a pet or used for hunting rabbits and rats.
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The farmer used a ferret to clear the rabbit burrows.
O fazendeiro usou um furão para limpar as tocas de coelho.
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My friend has a cute pet ferret named Pip.
Meu amigo tem um furão de estimação fofo chamado Pip.
1.
descobrir, farejar
to search for and discover something, especially something hidden or obscure.
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She tried to ferret out the truth from the conflicting statements.
Ela tentou descobrir a verdade a partir das declarações conflitantes.
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The detective managed to ferret out the hidden clues.
O detetive conseguiu descobrir as pistas escondidas.