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Slater Meaning in English

word

/ˈsɫeɪtɝ/
SLAY-dur
/slˈeɪtɐ/
SLAY-tuh

释义

A 'slater' is a small, grayish-brown land-dwelling crustacean, also known as a woodlouse or pill bug. It is often found under rocks or logs in damp places.

用法与细微差别

'Slater' is chiefly used in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK; in the US 'pill bug' or 'woodlouse' is more common. Informal and used in everyday context, especially among children. Not to be confused with 'slater' as a surname.

例句

A slater crawled under the rock.

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We found many slaters in the garden after the rain.

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The children picked up a slater to look at it.

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Watch out—there are slaters hiding under that log.

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In Australia, people often call pill bugs 'slaters'.

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My little brother loves collecting slaters after it rains.

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