"mealworms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 黄粉虫

Definition

黄粉虫是黑甲虫的一种幼虫，常被用作动物饲料，有时也供人食用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“黄粉虫”常见于宠物店、饲养鸟类等场合，也被作为新型蛋白质来源讨论。不是一般的蠕虫，而是甲虫的幼虫。

Examples

Birds love to eat mealworms as a treat.

鸟非常喜欢把**黄粉虫**当作零食吃。

Some people raise mealworms at home for their pets.

有些人会在家养**黄粉虫**喂宠物。

Chickens enjoy pecking at live mealworms in the garden.

鸡喜欢在花园里啄食活的**黄粉虫**。

I started a small farm to grow mealworms for my reptiles.

我开了个小农场养**黄粉虫**给我的爬行动物吃。

Some restaurants serve dishes made with mealworms as a source of protein.

有些餐厅会用**黄粉虫**做菜，作为蛋白质来源。

It takes a bit to get used to the idea of eating mealworms, but they're actually nutritious!

刚开始接受吃**黄粉虫**需要时间，但它们其实很有营养！