kangaroo

🇬🇧 UK/.kæŋgә'ru:/🇺🇸 US
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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

Loanword
kangarooother
=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.

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