Definitions
n. A small rodent with a pointed nose and long thin tail.
老鼠
n. A handheld device for moving a pointer on a computer screen.
鼠标
Example
A tiny mouse slipped behind the cupboard before breakfast.
早饭前，一只小老鼠溜到了橱柜后面。
Using a mouse for long periods may cause wrist discomfort, so office workers should take regular breaks.
长时间使用鼠标可能引起手腕不适，因此办公室职员应定时休息。
Collocations
- a field mouse
- a wireless mouse
- a mouse click
Word family
- mousy (adj.)
Usage tip
老鼠的复数是mice；鼠标的复数可用mice或mouses。
FAQ
- What does mouse mean?
- A small rodent with a pointed nose and long thin tail. A handheld device for moving a pointer on a computer screen.
- How is mouse pronounced?
- UK /maʊs/, US /maʊs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
