fur
/fɜː/ · /fɜːr/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #3010 in the learning path
兽毛；软毛
Definitions
n. the thick soft hair covering some animals
兽毛；软毛
n. animal skin with hair attached, used for making clothing
毛皮；裘皮
Example
The cat's wet fur dried quickly in the sunshine.
猫湿漉漉的毛在阳光下很快就干了。
Thick fur helps many mammals survive in cold climates by trapping a layer of warm air.
浓密的毛通过留住一层暖空气，帮助许多哺乳动物在寒冷气候中生存。
Collocations
- thick fur
- soft fur
- faux fur
- fur coat
Word family
- furry (adj.)
Usage tip
指动物身上的毛通常不可数；羽毛用feather。
FAQ
- What does fur mean?
- the thick soft hair covering some animals animal skin with hair attached, used for making clothing
- How is fur pronounced?
- UK /fɜː/, US /fɜːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
