1774, "scaly toothless mammal of Java," from Malay peng-goling "roller," from its habit of curling into a ball; from peng- (denominative prefix) + goling "to roll." Later extended to related species in Asia and Africa.
双语例句
1. As dusk descends on the mountains, a pangolin emerges from its burrow.
当薄暮涌入山区, 一只穿山甲从地洞钻了出来.
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2. Pangolin Day, Yo - yo Day, and Ice Cream Day are all hers, too.
穿山甲节 、 溜溜球节和冰淇淋节也是属于她的日子.
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3. A day, pangolin found a barrow again.
一天, 穿山甲又找到了一座古墓.
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4. Objective To research whether pangolin adulterated with magnesium sulfate can goods after lavation.
目的研究搀硫酸镁穿山甲洗涤后是否能作穿山甲入药.
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5. African tree pangolin has white skin and hair, lacking external ear and scaly tail.