rattlesnake

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n. pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

n. 响尾蛇
[医] 响尾蛇

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rattle 是“发出咔嗒声”的意思，snake 是“蛇”的意思。结合起来，rattlesnake 指的是一种会发出咔嗒声的蛇，即响尾蛇。

例句

1. The rattlesnake is known for its distinctive warning sound.

响尾蛇以其独特的警告声而闻名。

2. When hiking in the desert, be careful of rattlesnakes.

在沙漠中远足时，要小心响尾蛇。

3. A rattlesnake uses its rattle to scare away predators.

响尾蛇用它的尾巴发出声音来吓跑捕食者。