boa
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/ˈbəʊə/
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/ˈbəʊə/
A large snake from South America that kills its prey by constricting it with its body.
The hunter managed to capture the boa after a long struggle.
猎人经过长时间的斗争,终于捕获了那条蟒蛇。
A long, thin piece of clothing made of feathers, worn over the shoulders, especially by women in the past.
She wore a beautiful boa around her neck to the fancy party.
她戴着一条漂亮的毛皮披肩参加了一个高档派对。