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urchin

UK/'ә:tʃin/US
IELTSGREC2

Definitions

n.

A mischievous or poorly dressed child, especially one living on the streets; also a sea urchin.

顽童;流浪儿;海胆

Root Breakdown

Native English
urchinother
=urchin

Common Collocations

  • 1.street urchin流浪儿
  • 2.sea urchin海胆

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The street urchin begged for spare change from passersby in the crowded market.

  • 2.

    Sea urchins are spiky creatures that live on the ocean floor and feed on algae.

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