packrat
US /ˈpæk.ræt/
UK /ˈpæk.ræt/
名詞
1.
囤積者, 收藏家
a person who collects and hoards things, often unnecessarily
範例:
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My grandmother is a bit of a packrat; her house is full of old newspapers and trinkets.
我奶奶有點像個囤積者；她的房子裡堆滿了舊報紙和小飾品。
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He's such a packrat, he never throws anything away.
他真是個囤積者，從不扔掉任何東西。
2.
林鼠, 北美林鼠
a North American rodent of the genus Neotoma, noted for its habit of carrying off small articles to its nest
範例:
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The campers found that a packrat had stolen their shiny spoon.
露營者發現一隻林鼠偷走了他們閃亮的勺子。
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The packrat is known for its habit of collecting various objects.
林鼠以其收集各種物品的習性而聞名。