What does squirrel mean?

A small rodent with a bushy tail, often living in trees. To store something secretly for later use, usually with away.

How is squirrel pronounced?

UK /ˈskwɪrəl/, US /ˈskwɜːrəl/.

/ˈskwɪrəl/ · /ˈskwɜːrəl/

CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3816 in the learning path

松鼠

n. A small rodent with a bushy tail, often living in trees.

松鼠

v. To store something secretly for later use, usually with away.

储藏；积攒

A squirrel buried a nut beside our garden gate.

一只松鼠在我们花园门旁埋了一颗坚果。

Urban parks provide squirrels with food and shelter, although feeding them can alter their natural behaviour.

城市公园为松鼠提供食物和栖身之所，但投喂可能改变它们的自然行为。

作动词通常用squirrel away，指悄悄储存。

What does squirrel mean?: A small rodent with a bushy tail, often living in trees. To store something secretly for later use, usually with away.
How is squirrel pronounced?: UK /ˈskwɪrəl/, US /ˈskwɜːrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.