"cockroaches" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 蟑螂

Definition

蟑螂是一种小型的棕色或黑色昆虫，常常生活在温暖或不干净的地方，比如家中。它们以在艰难环境下生存著称。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Cockroaches”为复数，常用于指家中的害虫。英语中常见搭配有 'cockroach infestation'（蟑螂泛滥）、'kill cockroaches'（杀蟑螂）。一般不用于比喻。

Examples

I saw two cockroaches in the kitchen.

我在厨房里看到了两只**蟑螂**。

Cockroaches can live for weeks without food.

**蟑螂**可以几周不吃东西照样生存。

Many people are afraid of cockroaches.

很多人害怕**蟑螂**。

We had a huge problem with cockroaches in our first apartment.

我们第一套公寓里**蟑螂**特别多，成了大麻烦。

Even after cleaning, a few cockroaches kept showing up at night.

即使打扫过，晚上还是会出现几只**蟑螂**。

If you see cockroaches, you should check for any leaks or leftover food.

如果你看到**蟑螂**，应该检查是否有漏水或残留的食物。