packrat
US /ˈpæk.ræt/
UK /ˈpæk.ræt/
名词
1.
囤积者, 收藏家
a person who collects and hoards things, often unnecessarily
示例:
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My grandmother is a bit of a packrat; her house is full of old newspapers and trinkets.
我奶奶有点像个囤积者；她的房子里堆满了旧报纸和小饰品。
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He's such a packrat, he never throws anything away.
他真是个囤积者，从不扔掉任何东西。
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
示例:
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The campers found that a packrat had stolen their shiny spoon.
露营者发现一只林鼠偷走了他们闪亮的勺子。
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The packrat is known for its habit of collecting various objects.
林鼠以其收集各种物品的习性而闻名。