单词 | beaver |
释义 | bea·ver 1 ![]() n. 1. a. Either of two large semiaquatic rodents, Castor canadensis of North America or C. fiber of Eurasia, having thick brown fur, webbed hind feet, a broad flat tail, and sharp incisors used for gnawing bark and felling trees, with which they construct dams and underwater lodges. b. The fur of a beaver. c. A top hat originally made of the underfur of a beaver. 2. A napped wool fabric, similar to felt, used for outer garments. 3. a. Vulgar Slang The female genitals. b. Offensive Slang A woman or girl. adj. 1. Of or relating to a beaver or beavers: beaver fur; a beaver hat. 2. Constructed by beavers: beaver dams. intr.v. bea·vered, bea·ver·ing, bea·vers To work diligently and energetically. [Middle English bever, from Old English beofor; see bher-2 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] ![]() North American beaver Castor canadensis |
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