kangaroo
UK/.kæŋgә'ru:/US
IELTSGREB2
Definitions
n.
A large Australian marsupial with powerful hind legs used for hopping and a long thick tail.
袋鼠
v.
To hold a premature infant against the skin for warmth and bonding (kangaroo care).
进行袋鼠式护理（将早产儿贴身抱）
adj.
Of or relating to Australia.
澳大利亚的
Root Breakdown
Loanwordkangarooother
=kangaroo
Common Collocations
- 1.red kangaroo红袋鼠
- 2.kangaroo court马虎的法庭
- 3.baby kangaroo幼袋鼠
Example Sentences
- 1.
The kangaroo hopped across the Australian outback.
- 2.
Young kangaroos are called joeys.