fossa
US /ˈfɑː.sə/
UK /ˈfɒs.ə/
名詞
1.
地塹, 海溝, 凹陷
a long, narrow, and often deep depression in the ground or in a body of water, typically formed by erosion or tectonic activity
範例:
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The geological survey revealed a deep fossa running through the valley.
地質調查顯示，一條深長的地塹穿過山谷。
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Divers explored the mysterious oceanic fossa.
潛水員探索了神秘的海洋海溝。
同義詞:
2.
馬島長尾狸貓, 馬達加斯加長尾狸貓
a large, carnivorous mammal (Cryptoprocta ferox) endemic to Madagascar, resembling a large cat but related to mongooses
範例:
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The fossa is Madagascar's largest native predator.
馬島長尾狸貓是馬達加斯加最大的本土捕食者。
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We saw a rare fossa during our wildlife tour.
在我們的野生動物之旅中，我們看到了一隻稀有的馬島長尾狸貓。