"scorpions" in Chinese (Simplified)
蝎子
Definition
蝎子是体型小、夜间活动的动物,有钳子和弯曲带毒刺的尾巴。它们和蜘蛛属于同类,多分布在世界上许多温暖的地方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“蝎子”是复数形式,适用于正式和日常表达,常出现在科普、自然、毒物等相关语境。不要和“蝎子”这一音乐组合混淆。
Examples
Some scorpions can glow under ultraviolet light.
有些**蝎子**在紫外光下能发光。
Deserts often have many scorpions.
沙漠里通常有很多**蝎子**。
Scorpions use their tails to protect themselves.
**蝎子**用尾巴保护自己。
Watch out for scorpions when hiking at night.
晚上徒步时要小心**蝎子**。
My uncle once found two scorpions in his shoes!
我叔叔有次在鞋子里发现了两只**蝎子**!
Kids are always curious about scorpions at the zoo.
孩子们在动物园里总是对**蝎子**很感兴趣。