"rattlers" in Chinese (Simplified)
响尾蛇
Definition
“Rattlers” 是响尾蛇的非正式说法,这是一种以尾巴发出响声而著名的有毒蛇。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
在美式英语中是非正式用语,仅指响尾蛇,不指其他蛇。常用于西部故事或户外警告中。
Examples
Be careful, there are rattlers in this area.
小心,这个地区有**响尾蛇**。
Some people are very afraid of rattlers.
有些人很怕**响尾蛇**。
The sound of rattlers warns animals to stay away.
**响尾蛇**的声音警告动物远离。
We saw two huge rattlers sunning themselves on the rocks.
我们看到两条巨大的**响尾蛇**在岩石上晒太阳。
Don't worry, most rattlers aren't aggressive unless you bother them.
别担心,大多数**响尾蛇**不主动攻击,除非你打扰它们。
Locals say it’s good luck if you hear rattlers but don’t see them.
当地人说,听到**响尾蛇**而没看到它们是好运的象征。