"grasshopper" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蚱蜢

Definition

蚱蜢是一种有着长后腿用于跳跃的昆虫，通常为绿色或棕色，生活在有草的地方，经常发出响亮的声音。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“蚱蜢”专指普通跳跃昆虫，不等同于“蝗虫”（会群居和危害农作物）。常见于大自然相关内容、童话故事或形容学生（如“年轻的蚱蜢”）。

Examples

A grasshopper jumps high in the grass.

一只**蚱蜢**在草地上跳得很高。

The grasshopper is green and small.

**蚱蜢**是绿色而且很小。

I saw a grasshopper in my backyard.

我在后院看见了一只**蚱蜢**。

The kids tried to catch a grasshopper, but it hopped away too fast.

孩子们想抓**蚱蜢**，但它跳得太快了。

Grandpa says a grasshopper on your window brings good luck.

爷爷说窗台上的**蚱蜢**会带来好运。

"Patience, young grasshopper," the teacher said with a smile.

老师笑着说：“要有耐心，年轻的**蚱蜢**。”