guinea pig
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guinea pigs
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豚鼠, 几内亚猪
a small furry animal with rounded ears, short legs and no tail, which is often kept as a pet or for research
The guinea pig, also known as the cavy, is a small domesticated rodent that is often kept as a popular pet. Guinea pigs are native to South America and have been domesticated for thousands of years. They have a compact body with short legs, rounded ears, and no visible tail. Guinea pigs have a variety of coat colors and patterns, and they typically have dense fur that can be short or long, depending on the breed. They have large, expressive eyes and a rounded head with a distinctive snout. Guinea pigs are social animals that are known for their gentle and friendly nature, making them popular as pets, especially for children. They are herbivores and primarily eat hay, fresh vegetables, and a specially formulated guinea pig pellet diet.
- He cleaned the guinea pig’s cage every week.
他每周都清理豚鼠的笼子。
- Children love to cuddle and pet their guinea pigs, enjoying their gentle and sociable demeanor.
孩子们喜欢拥抱和抚摸他们的豚鼠，享受它们温和和友善的性情。
- Guinea pigs are herbivores, enjoying a diet of fresh vegetables, hay, and pellets.
豚鼠是草食动物，喜欢新鲜蔬菜、干草和颗粒饲料的饮食。
- Pet owners provide spacious enclosures with hiding spots and toys to keep guinea pigs entertained and stimulated.
宠物主人提供宽敞的围栏，内有藏身处和玩具，以保持豚鼠的娱乐和刺激。
- The guinea pig squeaked softly as it nibbled on a piece of lettuce in its cage.
豚鼠在笼子里啃着一片生菜时轻轻地吱吱叫。
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豚鼠, 实验对象
someone on whom scientific experiments are tested
The idiom "guinea pig" has its origins in the early 17th century when guinea pigs were first introduced to Europe. These small rodents are not native to Guinea but were imported to Europe via Guinea, a region in West Africa. The exact reason for the association with Guinea remains unclear, but it is believed that European traders may have used the term "Guinea" to refer to any distant or exotic place. Guinea pigs were considered exotic animals when they were first brought to Europe, and the name likely reflects their foreign origin. In modern English, "guinea pig" is used metaphorically to refer to a person or creature used in experiments, tests, or trials to gather information or conduct research, often at some risk to their well-being.
- The new drug is still in its testing phase, and they need volunteers to be guinea pigs for the clinical trials.
新药仍处于测试阶段，他们需要志愿者作为临床试验的小白鼠。
- She felt like a guinea pig when her company implemented a new management system without warning.
当她的公司在没有警告的情况下实施新的管理系统时，她感觉自己像一只豚鼠。
- Using students as guinea pigs for educational experiments without their consent is unethical.
未经学生同意将他们用作教育实验的豚鼠是不道德的。
- They turned their backyard into a guinea pig sanctuary, adopting animals that had been used in laboratory experiments.
他们把后院变成了豚鼠的庇护所，收养了那些在实验室实验中使用的动物。
- The restaurant decided to make its customers guinea pigs by offering a new experimental menu item.
餐厅决定通过提供一个新的实验性菜单项目，让它的顾客成为小白鼠。