하이에나과에 속하는 야행성 육식 동물로, 주로 아프리카와 아시아에 서식하며 썩은 고기를 먹거나 사냥을 한다.
A dog-like carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, characterized by powerful jaws, a sloping back, and a reputation as both a scavenger and a hunter.
예문:
"The spotted hyena is known for its distinctive laugh-like vocalization."
"Hyenas play a crucial role in the ecosystem by consuming carrion."
다른 사람의 불행을 이용하거나 탐욕스럽고 잔인한 성정을 가진 사람을 비유적으로 이르는 말.
A person who is perceived as cruel, greedy, or opportunistic, especially one who profits from the misfortunes of others.
예문:
"The corporate hyenas circled the failing company, waiting to strip its assets."
"He was described as a political hyena, always ready to attack his rivals when they were most vulnerable."
오스트레일리아 태즈메이니아 섬에 서식했던 멸종된 유대류인 주머니늑대를 가리키는 말.
A term sometimes used to refer to the thylacine or Tasmanian wolf, an extinct carnivorous marsupial.
예문:
"Early settlers in Australia sometimes referred to the thylacine as a native hyena."
"The striped coat of the Tasmanian hyena provided camouflage in the bush."