porcupine
UK/'pɒ:kjupain/US
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Definitions
n.
A large rodent covered with sharp protective spines or quills, found in both Old and New World species.
豪猪，箭猪
Root Breakdown
Native Englishporcupineother
=porcupine
Common Collocations
- 1.porcupine quills豪猪的刺
- 2.North American porcupine北美豪猪
- 3.[porcupine defense]豪猪的防御方式
- 4.porcupine spine豪猪的棘刺
Example Sentences
- 1.
The porcupine raised its quills as a warning when the dog came too close.
- 2.
A porcupine's quills can cause serious injury to predators that ignore its warning.