fox

🇬🇧 UK/fɒks/🇺🇸 US
B2

Definitions

n.

A small wild animal related to dogs, with reddish fur, pointed ears, and a bushy tail, known for being cunning.

狐狸;狡猾的人

v.

To trick or outwit someone by cunning; to confuse or baffle.

欺骗,耍弄;使迷惑

🧩 Root Breakdown

foxother
=fox

Common Collocations

  • 1.red fox红狐
  • 2.sly/cunning fox狡猾的人
  • 3.old fox老狐狸
  • 4.fox hunting猎狐

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A red fox was spotted prowling through the suburban neighborhood at dusk.

  • 2.

    She was a clever fox who managed to win every negotiation through wit and cunning.

  • 3.

    The farmer set traps to prevent foxes from attacking his chickens.

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