hedgehog
/ˈhedʒhɒɡ/ · /ˈhedʒhɑːɡ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4930 in the learning path
刺猬
Definitions
n. A small mammal with spines that curls into a ball.
刺猬
Example
A hedgehog shuffled through the leaves beside our fence.
一只刺猬在我们围栏旁的落叶间缓缓爬行。
Leaving small gaps beneath garden fences allows hedgehogs to move safely between feeding areas.
在花园围栏下留出小缝隙，可以让刺猬在觅食区域之间安全通行。
Collocations
- a hedgehog's spines
- hedgehog habitat
- a baby hedgehog
Usage tip
hedgehog是刺猬；porcupine是豪猪，两者不是同一种动物。
FAQ
- What does hedgehog mean?
- A small mammal with spines that curls into a ball.
- How is hedgehog pronounced?
- UK /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/, US /ˈhedʒhɑːɡ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
