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mosquito hawk

/məˈskiːtoʊ hɔːk/

翻译: 大蚊的俗称,指一种腿长、飞行缓慢的昆虫,常被误认为大蚊子。虽名为蚊,但不叮咬人,也不捕食蚊子。

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/məˈskiːtoʊ hɔːk/B1informalamericanscientific
  • zh大蚊的俗称,指一种腿长、飞行缓慢的昆虫,常被误认为大蚊子。虽名为蚊,但不叮咬人,也不捕食蚊子。

A colloquial term for a crane fly, a long-legged flying insect often mistaken for a large mosquito. Despite the name, it does not bite or eat mosquitoes.

  1. B1informalamerican

    A common informal name for a dragonfly, especially in the southern United States, based on the mistaken belief that it preys on mosquitoes.

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    • I saw a mosquito hawk hovering near the pond.
    • The children were fascinated by the mosquito hawk's wings.
    • Don't be afraid of that mosquito hawk; it's harmless to humans.