chipmunk

'tʃipmʌŋk

GRE

n. a burrowing ground squirrel of western America and Asia; has cheek pouches and a light and dark stripe running down the body

n. 金花鼠

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chipmunk 由 chip（小块）和 munk（可能与小动物有关）组合而成。可以理解为“像小块一样的动物”，联想到小松鼠。

例句

1. The chipmunk gathered nuts for the winter.

这只花栗鼠在为冬天收集坚果。

2. We saw a chipmunk running across the path.

我们看到一只花栗鼠跑过小路。

3. Chipmunks are known for their striped fur.

花栗鼠以其条纹的毛皮而闻名。