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water bug

/ˈwɔːtər bʌɡ/

翻译: 泛指各种与水有关或生活在水边的昆虫,如蟑螂或半翅目的水生蝽类(如巨型水蝽)。也可指一种小型快速摩托艇。

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/ˈwɔːtər bʌɡ/B1informalscientific
  • zh泛指各种与水有关或生活在水边的昆虫,如蟑螂或半翅目的水生蝽类(如巨型水蝽)。也可指一种小型快速摩托艇。

A common name for various aquatic insects, such as cockroaches that live near water or true water bugs like the giant water bug. It can also refer to a small, fast motorboat.

  1. Aquatic insectB1formal

    A general term for various insects that live in or near water, such as water beetles or water striders.

    zh水生昆虫

    • The pond was full of water bugs skimming across the surface.
    • A water bug crawled out of the drain in the basement.
    • Children love watching water bugs in the creek.
  2. Cockroach (slang)B1informalamerican

    A slang term, particularly in some regions of the US, for a large cockroach that is often found in damp areas like basements or sewers.

    zh蟑螂(俚语)

    • I saw a huge water bug in the bathroom last night.
    • He screamed when a water bug ran across the kitchen floor.
    • The exterminator said water bugs are common in old buildings.
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