| 单词 | wolverine |
| 释义 | wolverine (once / 23452 pages) n A wolverine is a strong little animal, the largest member of the weasel family. You're most likely to see a wolverine if you go hiking in Alaska. Although they’re cute, don’t try to pet one. They are not cuddly. Wolverines are related to otters and badgers, but they're known for being the most ferocious of weasels, able to fight and kill animals much larger than they are. Wolverines are dense and covered with shaggy fur, and because they resemble little bears, they're sometimes called "skunk bears." They weigh about 50 lbs. Wolverine was originally wolvering, which may come from the plural form of wolf, wolves, or possibly from wolver, "one who behaves like a wolf." WORD FAMILYwolverine: wolverines USAGE EXAMPLESFish and Wildlife Service prioritized consideration of more than 300 potentially imperiled species for protection, including the Pacific walrus and North American wolverine. Washington Times(Dec 15, 2016) Fishers are forest-dwelling animals related to wolverines, minks and otters. Washington Times(Dec 13, 2016) Coyote-sized animals, wolverines have relatively large feet and a loping gait that creates a distinctive pattern as they run through the mountains. Seattle Times(Nov 10, 2016) 1n stocky shaggy-coated North American carnivorous mammal Syn|Hyper Gulo luscus, carcajou, skunk bear mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals 2n musteline mammal of northern Eurasia Syn|Hyper Gulo gulo, glutton mustelid, musteline, musteline mammal fissiped fur-bearing carnivorous mammals Wolverine (once / 16303 pages) n WORD FAMILY Wolverine: Wolverines USAGE EXAMPLESFisch also served as the Wolverines’ quarterbacks and receivers coach. Los Angeles Times(Jan 02, 2017) The Wolverines lost three of their last four games by a combined total of five points, losing late leads in each setback. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) Michigan: The Wolverines’ three losses this season were by a combined five points. Washington Post(Dec 31, 2016) n a native or resident of Michigan Syn|Hyper Michigander American a native or inhabitant of the United States |
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