civet
US /ˈsɪv.ɪt/
UK /ˈsɪv.ɪt/
名詞
1.
麝貓, 麝香貓
a slender nocturnal mammal with a long tail and a catlike body, native to Africa and Asia. Civets secrete a musky substance used in perfumes.
範例:
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The civet is known for its unique scent glands.
麝貓以其獨特的香腺而聞名。
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Some of the world's most expensive coffee is made from beans that have passed through a civet's digestive system.
世界上一些最昂貴的咖啡是由經過麝貓消化系統的咖啡豆製成的。
2.
麝香
a musky yellowish substance with a strong odor, secreted by the anal glands of civets and used in perfumes.
範例:
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The perfume contained a hint of civet, giving it an exotic aroma.
這款香水含有一絲麝香，散發出異國情調的香氣。
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Historically, civet was a highly prized ingredient in perfumery.
歷史上，麝香是香水業中一種備受推崇的成分。