moult
US /moʊlt/
UK /məʊlt/
动词
换羽
(of an animal) shed old feathers, hair, or skin to make way for a new growth
示例:
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Snakes regularly moult their skin.
蛇定期蜕皮。
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Birds typically moult once or twice a year.
鸟类通常每年换羽一到两次。
名词
换羽
a period of moulting
示例:
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The bird was in its annual moult.
这只鸟正处于年度换羽期。
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During the moult, animals can be more vulnerable.
在蜕皮期，动物可能更容易受到伤害。