/'mæskət, -skɒt; `mæskət, -skɑt/
n person, animal or thing thought to bring good luck 吉祥的人、动物或东西（认为能带来好运者）
*The regimental mascot is a goat. 这个团的吉祥物是山羊.
* His little son is the mascot for the local football team. 他的小儿子是当地足球队的吉祥人物.

n[C]
[Date: 1800-1900; Language: French;Origin: mascotte, from Provençal mascoto, from masco 'woman with magic powers']
an animal or toy, or a person dressed as an animal, that represents a team or organization, and is thought to bring them good luck
　the official mascot of the 2002 World Cup
　Rocky the Raccoon, the team mascot