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兽穴;兽窝;洞穴
dens — plural of den
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兽穴;兽窝;洞穴
a wild animal's home, cave, or shelter
The bear emerged from its den after a long winter.
经过漫长的冬天,熊从它的洞穴里出来了。
山坡或岩石中的小洞穴,尤指野生动物用作庇护或隐蔽的洞穴
A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
野兽的巢穴
the habitation of wild animals
肮脏或破败的地方;藏身处
A squalid or wretched place; a haunt.
藏身处;匪窟
a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws
We found a fox den hidden among the rocks.
我们在岩石间发现了一个隐蔽的狐狸洞穴。
The cubs stayed safe inside the lion's den.
幼崽们安全地待在狮子的洞穴里。
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