아프리카와 아시아에 서식하는 사향고양잇과의 작은 육식 포유동물로, 뱀을 잘 잡는 것으로 알려져 있다.
A small carnivorous mammal native to Africa and Asia, characterized by a long body, short legs, and a reputation for its ability to kill venomous snakes.
예문:
"The mongoose is famous for its lightning-fast reflexes when fighting a cobra."
"In some regions, the mongoose was introduced to control the local snake and rodent populations."
"A mongoose has a thick coat of fur that provides some protection against snake bites."