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box turtle

/ˈbɒks ˌtɜːrtl/

翻译: 北美箱龟属(Terrapene)的一种陆龟,特征是背甲呈圆顶状,腹甲有铰链结构,可使其紧密闭合龟壳以自我保护。

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/ˈbɒks ˌtɜːrtl/B2formalscientific
  • zh北美箱龟属(Terrapene)的一种陆龟,特征是背甲呈圆顶状,腹甲有铰链结构,可使其紧密闭合龟壳以自我保护。

A type of North American land-dwelling turtle belonging to the genus Terrapene, characterized by a domed shell and a hinged plastron that allows it to close its shell tightly for protection.

  1. Type of turtleB1formal

    A land-dwelling turtle of the genus Terrapene, characterized by a domed shell and a hinged plastron that allows it to close its shell tightly.

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    • The box turtle retreated into its shell when I approached.
    • Box turtles are commonly found in woodlands across North America.
    • She keeps a box turtle as a pet in a terrarium.