polecat

US /ˈpoʊl.kæt/
UK /ˈpoʊl.kæt/
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1.

臭鼬, 歐洲雪貂

a carnivorous mammal of the weasel family, typically having a dark coat and a strong, unpleasant smell. European polecats are native to Eurasia and North Africa, while American polecats are commonly known as skunks.

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The farmer set a trap to catch the polecat that was raiding his chicken coop.
農民設下陷阱,捕捉襲擊他雞舍的臭鼬
The distinct odor of a polecat can linger for a long time.
臭鼬獨特的味道可以持續很長時間。
2.

卑鄙小人, 討厭鬼

a person regarded as unpleasant or contemptible.

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He's a real polecat, always trying to cheat people.
他真是個卑鄙小人,總是想欺騙別人。
I can't stand that polecat; he's so arrogant and rude.
我受不了那個卑鄙小人;他太傲慢無禮了。