“burrowing”的英文意思_释义_用法

单词

burrowing

释义

▪ I. burrowing, vbl. n.|ˈbʌrəʊɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing¹.]
The action of burrow v.¹ Also attrib.
1771Barrington in Phil. Trans. LXII. 4 Its property of burrowing.1836–9Todd Cycl. Anat. & Phys. II. 161/2 With reference to its burrowing habits.
▪ II. ˈburrowing, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing².]
That burrows. burrowing owl, an American species of owl (Noctua cunicularia) dwelling in burrows made by itself, or by other animals.
1757Dyer Fleece i. 36 Where the burrowing rabbit turns the dust.1808Home in Phil. Trans. XCVIII. 307 The mole, or other burrowing animals.1842Penny Cycl. XXIII. 121/2 The well-known burrowing little owl.1870Hooker Stud. Flora 40 Crambe maritima..Rootstock..burrowing.

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