"toads" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蟾蜍

Definition

蟾蜍是与青蛙相似的小型无尾两栖动物，但它们通常皮肤更干燥、粗糙，腿较短。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Toads” 专指一种与青蛙不同但相关的两栖动物。常见错误是将 toad 和 frog 混淆，toad 通常指皮肤干燥粗糙，更常生活在陆地。这个词在故事中也会用作比喻。

Examples

Toads have dry, bumpy skin.

**蟾蜍**的皮肤干燥且粗糙。

Many toads live in gardens.

许多**蟾蜍**生活在花园里。

Children like to watch toads after it rains.

孩子们喜欢在下雨后观察**蟾蜍**。

Don't touch toads with your bare hands; some can irritate your skin.

不要用手直接碰**蟾蜍**，有些会刺激皮肤。

At night, toads come out to eat insects under the lights.

晚上，**蟾蜍**会出来在灯下吃昆虫。

Some people believe toads bring good luck to a garden.

有些人认为**蟾蜍**会为花园带来好运。