"skippers" in Chinese (Simplified)
船长(复数)- 跳蛾(复数)
Definition
“Skippers” 是 “skipper” 的复数。主要指负责船只的人,也可以指一组快速飞行的蛾类或蝴蝶。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Skippers” 多用于指挥小型船只的人;在生物学中指某些蝴蝶或蛾。常与“有经验的 skippers”、“skippers 团队”搭配。不要与“captains”混淆,后者更正式,多用于大型船只。
Examples
The skippers met early to plan the race.
**船长们**一大早就聚在一起计划比赛。
Some skippers have many years of sailing experience.
一些**船长**有多年航海经验。
We saw many skippers when we visited the harbor.
我们在参观港口时看到了许多**船长**。
The regatta attracted talented skippers from all over the world.
这次帆船赛吸引了来自世界各地的优秀**船长**。
Some skippers specialize in racing, others in fishing trips.
有些**船长**专注于比赛,有些专注于渔业旅行。
If you look closely, you'll notice skippers—the small, darting butterflies—around the flowers.
如果你仔细看,会在花丛中发现**跳蛾**。