rodent
/ˈrəʊdənt/ · /ˈroʊdənt/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5970 in the learning path
啮齿类动物
Definitions
n. a mammal with strong front teeth that grow continuously
啮齿类动物
Example
A small rodent was nibbling seeds beside the shed.
一只小啮齿动物正在棚屋旁啃食种子。
Improved food storage can reduce rodent populations without introducing harmful chemicals into the local environment.
改善食物储存方式可以减少啮齿动物数量，而不必向当地环境中引入有害化学物质。
Collocations
- rodent population
- rodent control
- rodent infestation
Usage tip
老鼠、松鼠和河狸都属啮齿动物。
FAQ
- What does rodent mean?
- a mammal with strong front teeth that grow continuously
- How is rodent pronounced?
- UK /ˈrəʊdənt/, US /ˈroʊdənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
