pangolin
US /pæŋˈɡoʊ.lɪn/
UK /pæŋˈɡəʊ.lɪn/
名詞
穿山甲
a nocturnal mammal of southern Asia and Africa, with a body covered in horny overlapping scales, a small head, and a long snout, that feeds on ants and termites.
範例:
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The pangolin curled into a ball when threatened.
穿山甲受到威脅時會蜷縮成球。
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Illegal trade in pangolins is a major conservation concern.
穿山甲的非法貿易是主要的保護問題。