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puff adder

/ˈpʌf ˌædər/

翻译: 一种有毒的非洲蝰蛇,以粗壮的身体和防卫时的嘶嘶声著称;也用于比喻阴险或危险的人。

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/ˈpʌf ˌædər/C1formalscientific
  • zh一种有毒的非洲蝰蛇,以粗壮的身体和防卫时的嘶嘶声著称;也用于比喻阴险或危险的人。

A venomous African viper known for its thick body and defensive hissing; also used figuratively to describe a treacherous or dangerous person.

  1. Venomous snakeB2formal

    A large, highly venomous African viper known for its thick body and distinctive hissing sound when threatened.

    zh鼓腹咝蝰

    • The puff adder is responsible for many snakebite fatalities in Africa.
    • We saw a puff adder coiled near the path during our safari.
    • Herpetologists study the venom of the puff adder for medical research.