(单词翻译:单击)
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A rat is a small animal that can be bothersome inside homes and also spread diseases.
老鼠是一种小动物,家里有它们会很烦人,它们还会传播疾病 。
Pack rat
收集癖好,有敛癖的人
Is this an actual type of rat? Let's listen.
这是指一种老鼠吗?我们来听一下 。
Have you seen Ashley's desk lately?
你最近看到艾希莉的桌子了吗?
Yes. I have. She is such a pack rat!
嗯,看到了 。她真是有收集癖好呀!
I know. There is stuff everywhere: old shoes, magazines, computer parts!
是呀 。什么东西都有:旧鞋子、杂志、电脑零件!
I even saw a newspaper from the 1960s!
我甚至还看到了1960年的杂志!
A "pack rat" refers to someone who likes to keep things instead of getting rid of them.
"pack rat"是指喜欢收藏东西而不是扔掉它们的人 。
Often, this person collects things they do not really need.
这种人通常会收集他们不需要的东西 。
Another term for a pack rat is a "hoarder."
对"pack rat"的另一种术语表达是"hoarder"(储藏者,囤积者) 。
And that's English in a Minute!
以上就是今天的《一分钟英语》栏目!