"snake-killing ichneumon of India," 1690s, perhaps via Portuguese, from an Indic language (such as Mahrathi mangus "mongoose"), probably ultimately from Dravidian (compare Telugu mangisu, Kanarese mungisi, Tamil mangus). The form of the English word altered by folk-etymology.
双语例句
1. North African mongoose; in ancient times thought to devour crocodile eggs.
非洲北部獴; 古代曾被认为吞吃鳄鱼蛋.
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2. We were advised to buy a mongoose and turn it loose.
他们建议我们买一头猫鼬,并把它自由放养.
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3. With Deterrence, you can finally gain advantage of Mongoose now.
