fossa
US /ˈfɑː.sə/
UK /ˈfɒs.ə/
名词
1.
地堑, 海沟, 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
示例:
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The geological survey revealed a deep fossa running through the valley.
地质调查显示，一条深长的地堑穿过山谷。
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Divers explored the mysterious oceanic fossa.
潜水员探索了神秘的海洋海沟。
同义词:
2.
马岛长尾狸猫, 马达加斯加长尾狸猫
a large, carnivorous mammal (Cryptoprocta ferox) endemic to Madagascar, resembling a large cat but related to mongooses
示例:
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The fossa is Madagascar's largest native predator.
马岛长尾狸猫是马达加斯加最大的本土捕食者。
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We saw a rare fossa during our wildlife tour.
在我们的野生动物之旅中，我们看到了一只稀有的马岛长尾狸猫。