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powder-post termite

/ˈpaʊdər poʊst ˈtɜːrmaɪt/

翻译: 一种破坏木材的昆虫,会侵染并取食潮湿或腐烂的木材,常对建筑物和家具造成结构性损害。

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/ˈpaʊdər poʊst ˈtɜːrmaɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • zh一种破坏木材的昆虫,会侵染并取食潮湿或腐烂的木材,常对建筑物和家具造成结构性损害。

A type of wood-destroying insect that infests and feeds on damp or decaying wood, often causing structural damage to buildings and furniture.

  1. Wood-destroying insectC2formal

    A type of termite that infests and damages dry, seasoned wood, leaving behind a fine, powdery frass.

    zh干木白蚁

    • The homeowner discovered a powder-post termite infestation in the wooden beams.
    • Powder-post termites can cause significant structural damage over time.
    • The exterminator identified the fine sawdust as evidence of powder-post termites.