otter; aquatic mammal
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otter; semi-aquatic mammal with dense waterproof fur, webbed feet, and flattened tail
Refers to various species of the subfamily Lutrinae, particularly the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra). Highly valued for its dense, soft fur.
Wǒ我
men们
zài在
hú湖
biān边
fā发
xiàn现
le了
yī一
zhī只
zhèng正
zài在
shài晒
tài太
yáng阳
de的
shuǐ水
tǎ獭
。
We spotted an otter sunbathing by the lake.
Shuǐ水
tǎ獭
de的
pí皮
máo毛
zài在
lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
céng曾
bèi被
dà大
liàng量
bǔ捕
liè猎
yòng用
yú于
zhì制
zuò作
dà大
yī衣
。
Otter fur was historically hunted extensively for making coats.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
shuǐ水
tǎ獭
shàn擅
cháng长
qián潜
shuǐ水
，
kě可
yǐ以
bì闭
qì气
hǎo好
jǐ几
fēn分
zhōng钟
。
This species of otter is skilled at diving and can hold its breath for several minutes.