"beetle" in Chinese (Simplified)
甲虫
Definition
甲虫是一种昆虫,具有坚硬的翅鞘覆盖其翅膀。甲虫的种类繁多,几乎遍布世界各地。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Beetle' 始终用作名词。常用搭配有 'dung beetle'(蜣螂)、'lady beetle'(瓢虫)。不要和 'bug' 混淆,'bug' 是泛指小昆虫。
Examples
A beetle crawled across the table.
一只**甲虫**爬过了桌子。
The beetle is black and shiny.
这只**甲虫**是黑色而有光泽的。
He found a small green beetle in the garden.
他在花园里发现了一只小绿**甲虫**。
Did you know some beetles can glow in the dark?
你知道有些**甲虫**在黑暗中会发光吗?
My brother collects rare beetles from all over the world.
我弟弟收集来自世界各地的稀有**甲虫**。
I thought it was a piece of dirt, but it was actually a beetle!
我以为那是一块脏东西,其实是一只**甲虫**!