cougar
US /ˈkuː.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈkuː.ɡər/
名詞
1.
美洲獅, 山獅
a large American wild cat with a tawny coat, found from Canada to Patagonia.
範例:
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The cougar stalked its prey silently through the dense forest.
美洲獅在茂密的森林中悄無聲息地跟蹤著它的獵物。
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Cougars are also known as mountain lions or pumas.
美洲獅也被稱為山獅或美洲豹。
同義詞:
2.
美洲獅 (指年長女性)
an older woman who seeks sexual relationships with significantly younger men.
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She was often described as a cougar because of her preference for younger partners.
由於她偏愛年輕伴侶，她常被描述為「美洲獅」。
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The term 'cougar' is often used informally and can sometimes be considered derogatory.
「美洲獅」這個詞常被非正式使用，有時可能被認為是貶義的。