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walking leaf

/ˈwɔːkɪŋ liːf/

翻译: 叶䗛(Phylliidae)等昆虫的俗称,这类昆虫演化出酷似树叶的外形以进行伪装。也用于比喻漫无目的地移动或飘荡的事物,如同随风飘落的叶子。

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/ˈwɔːkɪŋ liːf/C1formalscientific
  • zh叶䗛(Phylliidae)等昆虫的俗称,这类昆虫演化出酷似树叶的外形以进行伪装。也用于比喻漫无目的地移动或飘荡的事物,如同随风飘落的叶子。

A common name for certain species of leaf insects (Phylliidae) that have evolved to closely resemble leaves for camouflage. Also used figuratively to describe something that moves or drifts aimlessly like a leaf in the wind.

  1. Insect speciesB2formal

    A type of insect from the family Phylliidae that mimics a leaf in appearance for camouflage.

    zh叶虫

    • The walking leaf is a master of disguise in the rainforest.
    • I saw a walking leaf that looked exactly like a green leaf.
    • Walking leaves are often studied for their incredible camouflage abilities.