skunk

🇬🇧 UK/skʌŋk/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

A small black-and-white North American mammal that sprays a foul-smelling liquid as defence; a despicable person.

臭鼬(北美产黑白相间的小动物,遇危险时喷出臭液);讨厌的人

v.

To defeat an opponent so completely that they score no points.

使对手惨败,令对手颗粒无收

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
skunkother
=skunk

Common Collocations

  • 1.skunk spray臭鼬喷出的臭液
  • 2.smell like a skunk臭得像臭鼬
  • 3.[spotted skunk]斑点臭鼬
  • 4.skunk cabbage臭菘(一种植物)

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The dog got sprayed by a skunk and smelled terrible for days.

  • 2.

    Don't trust him — everyone in the office thinks he's a complete skunk.

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