marten
noun [ C ] uk/ˈmɑː.tɪn/ us/ˈmɑːr.tən/ martens or marten
貂
a small wild mammal found in Europe and North America and sometimes hunted for its fur
Martens have been found alongside hiking trails. 在远足径旁遇见过貂。
One trapper caught 500 marten last season. 上一季，一名捕手捕获了 500 只貂。
She wore a coat trimmed with black marten fur. 她穿着一件镶着黑色貂皮的外套。
See also: pine marten
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- Martens have been known to chase and catch red squirrels trying to escape up tall trees.
- The marten tried to jump over the wire netting, but it was too high.
- Mink and marten varied in price according to quality.