"crickets" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蟋蟀

Definition

蟋蟀是一种以夜间鸣叫而闻名的小昆虫。在口语中，这个词也常用来表示完全的安静。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

‘蟋蟀’在科学或自然语境中常指昆虫；而在英语口语或网络语境中，‘crickets’也指在尴尬或没人回应时的安静氛围。

Examples

I heard crickets in the garden last night.

昨晚我在花园里听到了**蟋蟀**的声音。

Crickets are active at night.

**蟋蟀**在夜间很活跃。

The sound of crickets is very relaxing.

**蟋蟀**的叫声让人很放松。

I told a joke, but all I got was crickets.

我讲了个笑话，结果只有**蟋蟀**（安静没人回应）。

When she asked for volunteers, there were just crickets in the room.

她征求志愿者时，房间里只有**蟋蟀**（一片安静）。

He waited for an answer, but there were just crickets.

他等着回应，但只剩下**蟋蟀**（一片安静）。