prairie dog
US /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
UK /ˈprer.i ˌdɔːɡ/
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草原犬鼠
a North American burrowing rodent of the squirrel family, with a barking cry, living in large colonies.
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We saw a family of prairie dogs pop out of their burrows.
我們看到一群草原犬鼠從洞穴裡鑽出來。
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The prairie dog stood on its hind legs, alert to its surroundings.
這隻草原犬鼠用後腿站立，警惕地觀察著周圍的環境。