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whiskers
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胡须, 触须
any of the long, stiff hairs that grow on the face of a cat, mouse, etc.
Whiskers, also known as vibrissae, are specialized hairs that grow on the face and other parts of the body of certain mammals, including cats, dogs, and seals. These sensory hairs are thicker than the other hairs on the body and are deeply embedded in hair follicles surrounded by blood vessels and nerves. Whiskers are used by animals to sense their environment by detecting even the slightest movement, air currents, and vibrations in the surrounding space. They help animals navigate in the dark, detect prey, and avoid predators. Whiskers are particularly important for nocturnal animals, who rely on their sense of touch to find their way around. Some animals can even move their whiskers independently to improve their perception of their surroundings.
- The cat's whiskers twitched as it watched a bird outside the window.
猫的胡须在它看着窗外的一只鸟时抽动了。
- Whiskers help cats navigate and sense their surroundings in the dark.
胡须帮助猫在黑暗中导航和感知周围环境。
- Mice use their whiskers to feel their way through narrow spaces.
老鼠用它们的胡须在狭窄的空间中探路。
- The seal's whiskers detect vibrations in the water to locate prey.
海豹的胡须通过检测水中的振动来定位猎物。
- The squirrel's whiskers brushed against the bark as it climbed the tree.
松鼠爬树时，它的胡须擦过了树皮。
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