"rattlers" in Chinese (Traditional)
響尾蛇
Definition
“Rattlers” 是響尾蛇的非正式說法,這是一種以尾巴發出響聲而著名的有毒蛇。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
在美國英語中是非正式用法,僅指響尾蛇,不包括其它蛇。多出現在西部故事或戶外警告。
Examples
Be careful, there are rattlers in this area.
小心,這個地區有**響尾蛇**。
Some people are very afraid of rattlers.
有些人很怕**響尾蛇**。
The sound of rattlers warns animals to stay away.
**響尾蛇**的聲音警告動物遠離。
We saw two huge rattlers sunning themselves on the rocks.
我們看到兩條巨大的**響尾蛇**在岩石上曬太陽。
Don't worry, most rattlers aren't aggressive unless you bother them.
別擔心,大多數**響尾蛇**不會主動攻擊,除非你去打擾牠們。
Locals say it’s good luck if you hear rattlers but don’t see them.
當地人說,聽到**響尾蛇**但沒看見牠們是好運的象徵。