otter

🇬🇧 UK/'ɒtә/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal with webbed feet, a streamlined body, and dense brown fur, known for swimming.

水獭

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
otterother
=otter

Common Collocations

  • 1.river otter河獭
  • 2.sea otter海獭
  • 3.otter fur獭毛

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The otter swam gracefully through the river hunting for fish to eat.

  • 2.

    Sea otters play an important role in maintaining kelp forest ecosystems.

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