Word
pelage
/ˈpelidʒ/
noun
毛皮；[医] 毛发
the hair, wool, or fur covering the body of an animal
- 1.
Fur, hair, or any other form of the coat of a mammal.
哺乳动物的毛皮、毛发或其他形式的外皮
- 2.
The characteristic nature of this coat: its coarseness or fineness, its typical lay, and so on.
这种外皮的特征性质:粗细、典型的排列等
哺乳动物的毛皮、毛发或其他形式的外皮；这种外皮的特征性质:粗细、典型的排列等
In use
The lynx's thick pelage helps it survive cold winters.
Mammals in arctic regions often have a white pelage for camouflage.
The groomer brushed the dog's pelage until it was shiny.
the pelage of {animal}
The pelage of the polar bear is thick and white.
北极熊的毛皮厚且白。
[adjective] pelage
The thick pelage protects the animal from cold.
厚厚的毛皮保护动物免受寒冷。
{animal}'s pelage
The deer's pelage changes with the seasons.
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
uncountable noun meaning animal fur or hair
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