"mites" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 螨虫

Definition

螨虫是一类微小、通常需显微镜才能看到的蛛形纲动物，与蜘蛛和蜱虫是亲缘关系。有的生活在灰尘中，有的在植物、动物或人体皮肤上。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常以复数'mites'出现，因为它们大量存在。常见搭配有'dust mites'（尘螨），常涉及过敏话题。不要与'might'（可能性）混淆。

Examples

Some people are allergic to mites in the dust.

有些人对灰尘里的**螨虫**过敏。

Mites are too small to see without a microscope.

**螨虫**太小，肉眼无法看到。

Some mites live on plants and animals.

有些**螨虫**生活在植物和动物身上。

I had no idea my mattress could be full of mites!

我完全没想到我的床垫里会有很多**螨虫**！

Doctors say mites can make allergies worse for some people.

医生说**螨虫**会让某些人的过敏更严重。

Changing your sheets often helps reduce mites in your bed.

经常换床单有助于减少床上的**螨虫**。