Beaver

(noun.) large semiaquatic rodent with webbed hind feet and a broad flat tail; construct complex dams and underwater lodges.

(noun.) a hat made with the fur of a beaver (or similar material).

(noun.) a movable piece of armor on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower face.

(noun.) a full beard.

(noun.) the soft brown fur of the beaver.

(verb.) work hard on something.

约瑟夫编辑

• I fear the kitten has rolled it away, said the tiny old lady, involuntarily continuing her beaver-like notes. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• Mr. Dagley himself made a figure in the landscape, carrying a pitchfork and wearing his milking-hat--a very old beaver flattened in front. 乔治·艾略特. 米德尔马契.
• It was a close and stifling little shop; full of all sorts of clothing, made and unmade, including one window full of beaver-hats and bonnets. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 大卫·科波菲尔.
• At this point, Sam Weller, who had had his eyes fixed hitherto on Mr. Namby's shining beaver, interfered. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 匹克威克外传.
• He took out United States patent March 18, 1813, and in 1817 contracted with the United States to supply for a year the Beaver Tail Lighthouse. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• As the man again looked under my large beaver bonnet, I felt the tears gush into my eyes. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.
• No, no, I thank you, answered Smith, putting on a pair of his thickest beaver gloves as though to defend his thumbs. 哈里特·威尔逊. 哈里特·威尔逊回忆录.

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