furry
/ˈfɜːri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɜːri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfər-ē/ (ame, mw) · /ˈfɜː.ri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈfɝː.i/ (ame, ipa)
furry — 形容詞
- furrypositive
- furriercomparative
- furriestsuperlative
1. covered with a thick coat of soft hair, of the kind found on mammals like cats,
長毛的
身上長有濃密軟毛的
covered with a thick coat of soft hair, of the kind found on mammals like cats, rabbits, and bears.
Theo picked up the furry rabbit and held it close to his chest.
Theo 抓起那隻毛茸茸的兔子，緊緊抱在胸前。
furry + animal noun (rabbit)
A furry caterpillar crawled slowly across the garden wall.
一條毛茸茸的毛毛蟲緩緩爬過花園的牆。
The little dog's furry tail wagged wildly when Kwame came home.
Kwame 回家時，小狗那毛茸茸的尾巴興奮地搖個不停。
Puppies feel so warm and furry when you hold them in your hands.
小狗狗捧在手裡感覺又暖又毛茸茸的。
Mei-Lin gently brushed her fingers through the furry coat of her cat.
Mei-Lin 輕輕用手指梳理她貓咪那毛茸茸的毛皮。
用法筆記
This sense describes living animals or their body parts. Can also be used with a linking verb (feel, look, be) to describe texture.
常見錯誤
2. made of a soft fabric that looks or feels like animal fur, used for clothing, bl
仿毛的
用柔軟似毛的材料製成的
made of a soft fabric that looks or feels like animal fur, used for clothing, blankets, or toys.
Sophie wore a furry pink jacket to the winter festival.
Sophie 穿了一件仿毛粉色外套去參加冬季嘉年華。
furry + clothing noun
The children snuggled under a warm furry blanket while watching a movie.
孩子們裹著一條暖和的仿毛毯子看電影。
Ananya bought a pair of furry slippers shaped like sheep.
Ananya 買了一雙綿羊造型的仿毛拖鞋。
The shop sells small furry toys that make a soft sound when squeezed.
這家店賣的小型仿毛玩具，一捏就會發出輕柔的聲音。
Diego's new furry hat kept his ears warm during the snowstorm.
Diego 的新仿毛帽在暴風雪中讓他的耳朵保持溫暖。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes manufactured items (clothing, toys, home goods), not living creatures. The material is usually synthetic fleece or faux fur.
常見錯誤
furry — 名詞
- furrysingular
- furriesplural
1. a small domestic animal covered with fur that people keep in their homes, for ex
有毛寵物
有毛的寵物，如貓、兔等
a small domestic animal covered with fur that people keep in their homes, for example a cat, rabbit, or hamster.
The animal shelter has plenty of little furries looking for a home.
動物收容所有好多小毛寵在找新家。
informal: 'little furries' for small pets
Kwame's apartment has three furries — two cats and a hamster.
Kwame 的公寓裡養了三隻毛寵——兩隻貓和一隻倉鼠。
countable plural — 'furries' referring to pets
The vet clinic treats all kinds of furries, from rabbits to guinea pigs.
這家獸醫診所治療各式各樣的毛寵，從兔子到天竺鼠都有。
During the pet show, furries of every size and colour filled the hall.
寵物展上，各種體型和顏色的毛寵擠滿了會場。
- pet
neutral term; does not specify that the animal has fur
- little one
even more affectionate and vague; can refer to any small pet
用法筆記
Informal and affectionate. Usually used in the plural (furries) to refer to small pets collectively. Less commonly used for a single animal.
2. someone belonging to a subculture focused on anthropomorphic animal characters —
獸迷
喜愛擬人化動物角色的社群成員
someone belonging to a subculture focused on anthropomorphic animal characters — animals given human traits like walking and talking — who may create artwork, stories, or costumes around these characters.
The convention attracted thousands of furries in colourful animal costumes.
這場同人展吸引了數千名身穿繽紛動物裝的獸迷。
collocation: 'furry convention' — common in fandom
Diego joined an online group where furries share their character artwork.
Diego 加入了一個獸迷們分享角色畫作的線上社團。
Some furries design their own anthropomorphic characters with detailed backstories.
有些獸迷會為自己設計擬人化角色，連詳細的背景故事都想好了。
Lin's cousin is a furry who attends meetups dressed as a wolf character.
Lin 的表哥是個獸迷，他會穿著狼角色裝扮參加聚會。
- furry fan
a more explicit alternative that clarifies the fandom connection
用法筆記
This meaning emerged from internet subculture in the late 20th century. In this sense, 'furry' is used as a countable noun for a person, not an adjective. The community is called 'the furry fandom'.