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stick insect

/ˈstɪk ˌɪnsekt/

翻译: 一种形似树枝或细棍的昆虫,以拟态伪装著称。也非正式地用来形容非常瘦的人。

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/ˈstɪk ˌɪnsekt/B1formalscientific
  • zh一种形似树枝或细棍的昆虫,以拟态伪装著称。也非正式地用来形容非常瘦的人。

A type of insect that resembles a twig or stick, known for its camouflage. Also used informally to describe a very thin person.

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    A long, slender, herbivorous insect that resembles a twig or stick, providing camouflage from predators.

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    • The stick insect remained perfectly still on the branch.
    • Children love observing stick insects in the classroom terrarium.
    • Stick insects are masters of camouflage in the wild.