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"turtle" in Chinese (Simplified)

海龟乌龟

Definition

turtle 是一种身体外面有坚硬外壳的爬行动物。它在陆地上行动缓慢,很多种类生活在海里或淡水中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常泛指这种动物。日常英语里,海里的种类常说 'sea turtle';有时也会区分 'turtle' 和 'tortoise'(陆龟),但在非正式用法中很多人会混用。

Examples

A turtle has a hard shell.

**乌龟**有坚硬的外壳。

I saw a turtle at the zoo.

我在动物园看到了一只**乌龟**。

The turtle moved very slowly.

这只**乌龟**移动得很慢。

We were lucky enough to spot a sea turtle while snorkeling.

我们浮潜时很幸运地看到了一只海**龟**。

He curls up like a turtle whenever he feels nervous.

他一紧张就会像**乌龟**一样缩起来。

Don’t rush him—he does everything at turtle speed.

别催他——他做什么都像**乌龟**一样慢。