"rattler" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 响尾蛇

Definition

“Rattler” 指的是响尾蛇，一种能用尾巴发出响声的毒蛇。非正式情况下，也可以指会发出类似响声的玩具或物体。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Rattler” 多用在美国口语，指响尾蛇，特别是在西部和南部地区。有时也指会发出嘎啦声的东西，不过很少见，要结合语境判断。

Examples

A rattler lives in the desert.

一条**响尾蛇**生活在沙漠中。

Be careful, there might be a rattler nearby.

小心，附近可能有**响尾蛇**。

The baby's favorite toy is a green rattler.

宝宝最喜欢的玩具是一个绿色的**拨浪鼓**。

I almost stepped on a rattler while hiking yesterday.

昨天徒步时，我差点踩到一条**响尾蛇**。

You can always tell a rattler by the sound its tail makes.

你总能通过尾巴的声音认出**响尾蛇**。

That old bike is a real rattler—it makes so much noise!

那辆旧自行车真是个**会响的家伙**，噪音大极了！