alligator

'æligeitә
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英文释义

n. leather made from alligator's hide
n. either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
v. crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application; of paint and varnishes

中文翻译

n. 短吻鳄
[机] 两栖装甲车

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记忆技巧

“alligator”没有明显的词根词缀，但可以分为“all”和“gator”，“gator”是“alligator”的缩写形式，表示鳄鱼。

例句

1. The alligator was sunbathing by the river.
鳄鱼在河边晒太阳。
2. We saw an alligator during our trip to the swamp.
我们在去沼泽的旅行中看到了一个鳄鱼。
3. Alligators can be very dangerous if they feel threatened.
如果感到受到威胁，鳄鱼可能会非常危险。

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