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Turtles Meaning in English

word · lemma: turtle

/ˈtɝtəɫz/
TUR-tuhlz
/tˈɜːtəlz/
TUR-tuhlz

释义

Turtles are reptiles with hard shells that live in water or on land. The word 'turtles' refers to more than one turtle.

用法与细微差别

Used as a plural noun, both for sea and land species in American English. 'Tortoise' often refers to land species in British English, but 'turtle' is more general in American usage. Typical collocations: 'sea turtles', 'pet turtles'. Don't confuse with 'tortoises' or 'terrapins'.

例句

There are many turtles in the pond.

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Turtles move slowly on land.

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My brother likes to watch turtles swim.

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Some turtles can live for more than 100 years.

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Look, those turtles are sunbathing on the rocks!

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Have you ever seen baby turtles hatching on a beach?

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