kangaroo
/ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/
CEFR level A2Topic NatureWord #1309 in the learning path
袋鼠
Definitions
n. An Australian mammal with powerful hind legs; females carry pouch young.
袋鼠
Example
A young kangaroo peeked out of its mother's pouch.
一只小袋鼠从妈妈的育儿袋里探出头来。
Habitat loss can force kangaroo populations closer to roads, increasing the risk of collisions with vehicles.
栖息地丧失可能迫使袋鼠种群靠近道路，增加它们与车辆相撞的风险。
Collocations
- a kangaroo's pouch
- red kangaroo
- kangaroo population
Usage tip
复数直接加-s：kangaroos；育儿袋叫pouch。
FAQ
- What does kangaroo mean?
- An Australian mammal with powerful hind legs; females carry pouch young.
- How is kangaroo pronounced?
- UK /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/, US /ˌkæŋɡəˈruː/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
