squirrel
noun
UK/ˈskwɪr.ᵊl/
US/ˈskwɝː.ᵊl/
Definitions of squirrel noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A small, furry animal with a long tail, known for climbing trees and consuming nuts and seeds.
松鼠
The squirrels in the park are busy gathering food for the winter.
公园里的松鼠正忙着为冬天储备食物。
The squirrel quickly scurried up the branch to escape the cat's pursuit.
松鼠迅速爬上树枝，逃离猫的追捕。
A squirrel dug a hole in the garden to hide its nuts.
一只松鼠在花园里挖了一个洞来藏它的坚果。
Phrasal Verbs of squirrel
- squirrel something away
to conceal or stow something, principally money, for future use
收藏或储存（尤其是钱，以供未来使用）
• She squirrels away a portion of her salary regularly for emergencies.
她定期将一部分薪水存起来以备不时之需。