squirrel
noun
UK/ˈskwɪr.ᵊl/
US/ˈskwɝː.ᵊl/
Definitions of squirrel noun
- Countable(可數名詞)
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.
公園裡的松鼠正忙著為冬天儲備食物。
The squirrel quickly scurried up the branch to escape the cat's pursuit.
松鼠迅速爬上樹枝，逃離貓的追捕。
A squirrel dug a hole in the garden to hide its nuts.
一隻松鼠在花園裡挖了一個洞來藏它的堅果。
Phrasal Verbs of squirrel
- squirrel something away
to conceal or stow something, principally money, for future use
收藏或儲存（尤其是錢，以供未來使用）
• She squirrels away a portion of her salary regularly for emergencies.
她定期將一部分薪水存起來以備不時之需。