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单词 bettong
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Definition of bettong in English:

bettong

noun ˈbɛtɒŋ-ˈtäNG
  • A short-nosed rat-kangaroo found in Australia.

    (澳大利亚)短鼻鼠袋鼠,𪖈

    Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species. See also boodie, woylie

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
    • Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
    • Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
    • It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.
    • At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk.

Definition of bettong in US English:

bettong

noun-ˈtäNG
  • A short-nosed rat kangaroo found in Australia.

    (澳大利亚)短鼻鼠袋鼠,𪖈

    Family Potoroidae: two genera, in particular Bettongia, and several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He thinks the rat kangaroo moniker has somewhat tarnished bettongs ' image.
    • At the other end of the scale from the six large types mentioned above are the rat/rabbit-sized bettongs, potoroos and rat-kangaroos.
    • Though chiefly a root and fungus eater, today's rufous bettong (one of the smallest species of kangaroo) is in fact frequently observed to chew on animal bones.
    • Tragically though, sanctuaries like this are becoming the only place to see creatures such as bilbies, bettongs and bandicoots.
    • It has got wetland, it's got dry forest full of rabbits, bettongs, bandicoots, and there's lots of roadkill and sheep farming.

Origin

Early 19th century: from Dharuk.

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