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Tarantulas Meaning in English

word · lemma: tarantula

təˈɹæntʃəɫəz/, /təˈɹæntʃuɫəz
tuh-RAN-chuh-luhz
təɹˈæntjʊləz
tuh-RAN-chuh-luhz

释义

Tarantulas are large, hairy spiders that live in warm areas around the world. They are known for their size and appearance but are not usually dangerous to humans.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used for the spider species, not for metaphors. Scientific contexts, pet discussions, or nature documentaries often mention 'tarantulas'. Plural is 'tarantulas'; singular is 'tarantula'. Not all large spiders are tarantulas.

例句

Tarantulas make their homes underground.

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Some people keep tarantulas as pets.

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I saw two tarantulas in the garden.

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Tarantulas aren’t as scary as they look; most don’t bite unless bothered.

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On our trip to the Amazon, we learned how harmless tarantulas really are.

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Did you know some tarantulas can live up to 25 years in captivity?

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