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shrew    
n. 泼妇,一种似鼠的动物名

泼妇,一种似鼠的动物名

shrew
n 1: a scolding nagging bad-tempered woman [synonym: {shrew},
{termagant}]
2: small mouselike mammal with a long snout; related to moles
[synonym: {shrew}, {shrewmouse}]

Shrew \Shrew\, a. [OE. shrewe, schrewe. Cf. {Shrewd}.]
Wicked; malicious. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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Shrew \Shrew\, n. [See {Shrew}, a.]
1. Originally, a brawling, turbulent, vexatious person of
either sex, but now restricted in use to females; a
brawler; a scold.
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A man . . . grudgeth that shrews [i. e., bad men]
have prosperity, or else that good men have
adversity. --Chaucer.
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A man had got a shrew to his wife, and there could
be no quiet in the house for her. --L'Estrange.
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2. [AS. scre['a]wa; -- so called because supposed to be
venomous. ] (Zool.) Any small insectivore of the genus
{Sorex} and several allied genera of the family
{Sorecidae}. In form and color they resemble mice, but
they have a longer and more pointed nose. Some of them are
the smallest of all mammals.
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Note: The common European species are the house shrew
({Crocidura araneus}), and the erd shrew ({Sorex
vulgaris}) (see under {Erd}.). In the United States
several species of {Sorex} and {Blarina} are common, as
the broadnosed shrew ({Sorex platyrhinus}), Cooper's
shrew ({Sorex Cooperi}), and the short-tailed, or mole,
shrew ({Blarina brevicauda}). Th American water, or
marsh, shrew ({Neosorex palustris}), with fringed feet,
is less common. The common European water shrews are
{Crossopus fodiens}, and the oared shrew (see under
{Oared}).
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{Earth shrew}, any shrewlike burrowing animal of the family
{Centetidae}, as the tendrac.

{Elephant shrew}, {Jumping shrew}, {Mole shrew}. See under
{Elephant}, {Jumping}, etc.

{Musk shrew}. See {Desman}.

{River shrew}, an aquatic West African insectivore
({Potamogale velox}) resembling a weasel in form and size,
but having a large flattened and crested tail adapted for
rapid swimming. It feeds on fishes.

{Shrew mole}, a common large North American mole ({Scalops
aquaticus}). Its fine, soft fur is gray with iridescent
purple tints.
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Shrew \Shrew\, v. t. [See {Shrew}, a., and cf. {Beshrew}.]
To beshrew; to curse. [Obs.] "I shrew myself." --Chaucer.
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  • Shrew - Wikipedia
    In general, shrews are terrestrial creatures that forage for seeds, insects, nuts, worms, and a variety of other foods in leaf litter and dense vegetation e g grass, but some specialise in climbing trees, living underground, living under snow, or even hunting in water
  • Shrew - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    Scientists recognize over 385 different species of these animals across the world! Read on to learn about the Shrew Shrews look a little like mice, but they are not closely related genetically Most are small and grey or brown in color They have long snouts, short legs, and relatively small tails
  • Shrew | Habitat Facts | Britannica
    Shrew, any of more than 350 species of insectivores having a mobile snout that is covered with long sensitive whiskers and overhangs the lower lip Their incisor teeth are used like forceps to grab prey; the upper pair is hooked, and the lower pair extends forward
  • 75 Facts About Shrews - North American Nature
    Shrews are one of the most voracious mammals on Earth The shrew is the smallest terrestrial mammal on Earth Shrews are one of the world’s most ancient predators The shrew is the smallest mammal in the family Soricidae Shrews are classified as insectivores, not rodents
  • Shrew - Types, Size, Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Pictures
    Shrews are tiny, mole-like mammals with long, cylindrical bodies, flexible snouts, short limbs, and clawed digits Although they may be mistaken for mice or other rodents, they actually belong to the family Soricidae under the order Eulipotyphla
  • Common shrew - The Wildlife Trusts
    A small, insectivorous mammal, the common shrew has tiny eyes and a large nose giving it keen sense of smell Shrews hectively snuffle through the undergrowth for their prey, which includes earthworms, spiders and insect chrysalises
  • Shrew - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Although its external appearance is generally that of a long-nosed mouse, a shrew is not a rodent, as mice are In fact it is related to moles Shrews have sharp, spike-like teeth, not the familiar gnawing front incisor teeth of rodents Shrews are distributed almost worldwide
  • Common shrew - Wikipedia
    Common shrews are found throughout the woodlands, grasslands, and hedgelands of Britain, Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe Each shrew establishes a home range of 370 to 630 m 2 (440 to 750 yd²) Males often extend the boundaries during the breeding season to find females
  • Shrews and Moles | Game Commission | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - PA. GOV
    Although most people never see one, shrews are plentiful animals that play an important role in nature Shrews belong to order Insectivora, a diverse group considered the most primitive of true placental mammals As their name suggests, Insectivores feed mainly on insects
  • Facts About Shrews | Shrew Facts | Havahart US
    Shrews are mammals that bear a close resemblance to mice, with the exception of their long, pointed snout Shrews are primarily outdoor dwellers, although they’re not shy about entering homes when seeking food or shelter





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