skunk
noun
UK/skʌŋk/
US/skʌŋk/
Definitions of skunk noun
animal(動物)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A small, black and white North American mammal that emits a strong, unpleasant odor as a defense mechanism when threatened.
臭鼬
We spotted a skunk near our campsite, it was prowling in the dark.
我們在營地附近發現了一隻臭鼬，牠在黑暗中徘徊。
When the skunk feels threatened, it sprays a foul-smelling liquid.
當臭鼬感到受到威脅時，牠會噴出一種惡臭的液體。
My dog got sprayed by a skunk and needed several baths to get rid of the smell.
我的狗被臭鼬噴到了，需要洗好幾次澡才能去除味道。
person(人)
- Countable(可數名詞)slang(俚語)
An unpleasant or contemptible person.
（俚語，美國）令人厭惡的人。
That salesman was a real skunk; he cheated everyone.
那個推銷員真是個令人厭惡的傢伙；他欺騙了每個人。
Don't bother with him, he's an absolute skunk.
別理他，他絕對是個令人厭惡的傢伙。
She was considered a skunk for betraying her friends.
她因為背叛朋友而被認為是個令人厭惡的人。
drug(毒品)
- Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)
→ skunkweed
（同 skunkweed）