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词汇 chupacabra
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Definition of chupacabra in English:

chupacabra

nountʃuːpəˈkabrəˌCHo͞opəˈkäbrə
  • An animal said to exist in parts of Latin America, where it supposedly attacks animals, especially goats.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • However, one alleged chupacabra was killed in Nicaragua and was examined by scientists at the Autonomous National University of Nicaragua.
    • It contains photos of animals that have supposedly been killed by chupacabras, and supposed tracks of the beast.
    • While this explanation is true for many paranormal manifestations, it is also possible cause for the chupacabra's manifestation.
    • ‘It was a two-legged chupacabra,’ said Flores, meaning that it was either the mythical creature that no one has been able to identify, or it was a human being.’
    • It is the study of such creatures as the Australian bunyip, Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and the Loch Ness monster.

Origin

Spanish, literally 'goatsucker', from chupar 'to suck' + cabra 'goat'.

Definition of chupacabra in US English:

chupacabra

nounˌCHo͞opəˈkäbrə
  • An animal said to exist in parts of Latin America, where it supposedly attacks animals, especially goats.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • It is the study of such creatures as the Australian bunyip, Bigfoot, the chupacabra, and the Loch Ness monster.
    • However, one alleged chupacabra was killed in Nicaragua and was examined by scientists at the Autonomous National University of Nicaragua.
    • It contains photos of animals that have supposedly been killed by chupacabras, and supposed tracks of the beast.
    • While this explanation is true for many paranormal manifestations, it is also possible cause for the chupacabra's manifestation.
    • ‘It was a two-legged chupacabra,’ said Flores, meaning that it was either the mythical creature that no one has been able to identify, or it was a human being.’

Origin

Spanish, literally ‘goatsucker’, from chupar ‘to suck’ + cabra ‘goat’.

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