raccoon

raccoon — noun

1. a grey-furred wild animal with a dark patch around each eye, a pointed nose, and

1.名詞A2
釋義

a grey-furred wild animal with a dark patch around each eye, a pointed nose, and a long bushy tail with alternating light and dark rings

例句

Felipe spotted a raccoon with a dark mask climbing the wall to raid the bin.

distinctive facial mask; urban bin-raiding behaviour

The raccoon used its front paws to open the lid of the food container.

dexterous front paws — raccoons can grasp and turn objects

文法句型

a raccoon

raccoons (plural)

用法筆記

Raccoons are common in towns and cities across North America, where they often search through rubbish bins for food. The plural form is 'raccoons'.

常見錯誤

❌I saw a racoon in the garden.
✅I saw a raccoon in the garden.
💡The standard spelling has a double 'c'; 'racoon' is a less common variant but may be marked as incorrect.
❌The racoon is a type of bear.
✅The raccoon is a medium-sized mammal in the Procyonidae family.
💡Raccoons look bear-like but are not bears.

2. thick grey-brown animal fur that comes from raccoons, often used to make warm co

2.名詞B1
釋義

thick grey-brown animal fur that comes from raccoons, often used to make warm coats, hats, and other items of clothing

例句

Faisal bought an old coat made of raccoon at the antique market.

The designer used soft raccoon fur for the collar and cuffs of the winter jacket.

as modifier: raccoon fur + noun

同義詞
  • pelt

    refers specifically to the skin with fur still attached, not the processed material

  • hide

    usually refers to the skin of larger animals (cows, horses) used for leather, not typically for raccoon fur

文法句型

made of raccoon

raccoon fur / raccoon coat

用法筆記

In this sense 'raccoon' is an uncountable material noun. You can say 'a raccoon coat' (a coat made from raccoon fur) or 'a coat made of raccoon.' The use of raccoon fur has declined since the 20th century due to ethical concerns and the availability of synthetic alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌He wore a raccoon.' (meaning a fur coat)
✅He wore a raccoon coat.
💡'Raccoon' as an uncountable material on its own can sound odd to some speakers; the compound noun 'raccoon coat' is more natural.