"bullfrog" in Chinese (Simplified)
牛蛙
Definition
牛蛙是一种体型大、力气大的青蛙,尤其以其响亮低沉的叫声著称。牛蛙通常生活在池塘或湖泊附近。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'牛蛙' 常指美洲牛蛙,在中国既用于日常饮食,也见于科普场合。不要与 '蟾蜍' 混淆,后者是不同的两栖动物。
Examples
The bullfrog is the largest frog in North America.
**牛蛙**是北美最大的青蛙。
I heard a bullfrog by the pond last night.
昨晚我在池塘边听到了**牛蛙**的叫声。
A bullfrog eats insects, small fish, and even other frogs.
**牛蛙**吃昆虫、小鱼,甚至其他青蛙。
That loud croaking sound? It's probably a bullfrog somewhere nearby.
那个很大的叫声?很可能是附近的**牛蛙**。
When we go camping, we always try to spot a bullfrog after dark.
我们去露营时,天黑后总会试着找找**牛蛙**。
My brother can imitate a bullfrog better than anyone I know.
我哥哥模仿**牛蛙**的叫声最像,没有人比他更厉害。