"bullfrog" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 牛蛙

Definition

牛蛙是一種體型大、力氣大的青蛙，尤其以牠響亮低沉的叫聲聞名。牛蛙通常生活在池塘或湖泊附近。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

'牛蛙' 常指美洲牛蛙，在華語地區既見於餐飲也見於科普。不要和 '蟾蜍' 混淆，牠們是不同的兩棲類。

Examples

The bullfrog is the largest frog in North America.

**牛蛙**是北美最大的青蛙。

I heard a bullfrog by the pond last night.

昨晚我在池塘邊聽到了**牛蛙**的叫聲。

A bullfrog eats insects, small fish, and even other frogs.

**牛蛙**會喫昆蟲、小魚，甚至其他青蛙。

That loud croaking sound? It's probably a bullfrog somewhere nearby.

那個很大的叫聲？很可能是附近的**牛蛙**。

When we go camping, we always try to spot a bullfrog after dark.

我們去露營時，天黑後都會試著找到**牛蛙**。

My brother can imitate a bullfrog better than anyone I know.

我哥哥模仿**牛蛙**的叫聲最像，沒有人比他更厲害。