cougar
US /ˈkuː.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈkuː.ɡɚ/
名词
1.
美洲狮, 山狮
a large American wild cat with a tawny coat, found from Canada to Patagonia.
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The cougar stalked its prey silently through the dense forest.
美洲狮在茂密的森林中悄无声息地跟踪着它的猎物。
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Cougars are also known as mountain lions or pumas.
美洲狮也被称为山狮或美洲豹。
2.
美洲狮 (指年长女性)
an older woman who seeks sexual relationships with significantly younger men.
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She was often described as a cougar because of her preference for younger partners.
由于她偏爱年轻伴侣，她常被描述为“美洲狮”。
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The term 'cougar' is often used informally and can sometimes be considered derogatory.
“美洲狮”这个词常被非正式使用，有时可能被认为是贬义的。
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