beaver
Произношение: [ˈbiːvər]
Слово
Контекст: «animals»
(noun) a large, brown animal that lives in rivers and lakes. Beavers are known for building dams using sticks and mud. They have flat tails and are good swimmers.
Пример
We saw a beaver swimming in the lake yesterday.
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The beaver didn't show up at all, despite our hopes to see it.
Пример
What do you think a beaver eats in the wild?
Контекст: «industry»
(noun) the fur from beavers, which was once used to make clothing and hats. Beavers were hunted for their fur because it was warm and waterproof.
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In the past, beaver fur was very popular in fashion.
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Today, beaver fur is not widely used in clothing anymore.
Пример
Why was beaver fur so valuable during the fur trade?
Контекст: «construction»
(verb) to build dams or lodges like a beaver does. When we say someone 'beavers away,' it means they are working very hard on something, just like a beaver would.
Пример
She beavered away on her project, finishing it before the deadline.
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He didn't beaver away at his homework and ended up getting a low grade.
Пример
Can you beaver away on your tasks without taking breaks?
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