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white ant

/waɪt ænt/

翻译: 澳大利亚俚语,指从内部暗中破坏或 sabotage 某事物的人,常用于工作场所或组织中;也指昆虫白蚁(termite)。

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/waɪt ænt/C1slangaustralian
  • zh澳大利亚俚语,指从内部暗中破坏或 sabotage 某事物的人,常用于工作场所或组织中;也指昆虫白蚁(termite)。

An Australian slang term for a person who undermines or sabotages something from within, often in a workplace or organization. Also refers to the insect termite.

  1. TermiteB1formal

    A social insect that feeds on wood and other cellulose material, often causing damage to buildings.

    zh白蚁

    • White ants can cause significant structural damage to wooden houses.
    • The inspector found a white ant infestation in the basement.
    • White ants live in large colonies underground.