caterpillar

'kætәpilә
托福GRE Collins 1

英文释义

n. a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth
n. a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

中文翻译

n. 毛虫
[机] 履带车

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Collins 星级
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BNC 频率
13,163
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记忆技巧

caterpillar 可以分为 cater 和 pillar。其中 cater 是指提供食物，pillar 是指支柱。可以联想成“提供食物的支柱”，因为毛虫会吃很多植物。

例句

1. The caterpillar is eating leaves on the tree.
毛毛虫正在树上的叶子上吃东西。
2. After a few weeks, the caterpillar will turn into a butterfly.
几周后，毛毛虫将变成蝴蝶。
3. We saw a colorful caterpillar in the garden.
我们在花园里看到了一只五彩斑斓的毛毛虫。

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