kangaroo rat
US /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː ræt/
UK /ˈkæŋ.ɡə.ruː ræt/
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袋鼠鼠
a small North American desert rodent with long hind legs for jumping, a long tail, and cheek pouches for carrying food, belonging to the family Heteromyidae.
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The kangaroo rat can survive without drinking water, getting all its moisture from seeds.
袋鼠鼠无需饮水即可生存，它从种子中获取所有水分。
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We spotted a small kangaroo rat hopping across the desert floor at dusk.
黄昏时分，我们看到一只小袋鼠鼠在沙漠地面上跳跃。