"tortoises" in Chinese (Simplified)
陆龟
Definition
陆龟是生活在陆地上的爬行动物，壳很硬，行动缓慢。与生活在水中的龟不同。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
中文里，"陆龟"专指生活在陆地的龟类，不是水中的"乌龟"。常见搭配有"巨型陆龟"。日常口语中，"龟"和"乌龟"容易混用，要注意区分。
Examples
Tortoises live for a very long time.
**陆龟**寿命很长。
Many tortoises eat leafy plants and vegetables.
很多**陆龟**都吃叶子和蔬菜。
The park has several large tortoises.
公园里有几只大型**陆龟**。
Some tortoises can weigh over 200 kilograms as adults.
有些成年**陆龟**可以超过200公斤。
People sometimes keep tortoises as pets, but they need special care.
有些人会把**陆龟**当宠物养，但它们需要特别照顾。
If you look closely, you'll notice that tortoises have different shell shapes depending on their species.
仔细观察会发现，不同种类的**陆龟**壳形各异。