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horned toad

/hɔːrnd toʊd/

翻译: 角蜥属(Phrynosoma)蜥蜴的俗称,产于北美,身体扁平,头部有角状刺。名为“蟾蜍”,实为爬行动物,而非真正的蟾蜍。

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/hɔːrnd toʊd/B1informalscientific
  • zh角蜥属(Phrynosoma)蜥蜴的俗称,产于北美,身体扁平,头部有角状刺。名为“蟾蜍”,实为爬行动物,而非真正的蟾蜍。

A colloquial term for a type of lizard (genus Phrynosoma) native to North America, characterized by its flattened body and horn-like spines on its head. Despite its name, it is not a true toad but a reptile.

  1. Lizard speciesB2formalamerican

    A type of lizard with a flattened body and horn-like spines on its head, native to North America.

    zh角蜥

    • The horned toad is often found in desert regions.
    • We saw a horned toad basking on a rock during our hike.
    • Horned toads can squirt blood from their eyes as a defense mechanism.