scorpion

'skɒ:piәn

GRE

n. arachnid of warm dry regions having a long segmented tail ending in a venomous stinger

n. 蝎子, 心黑的人, 蝎尾鞭
[医] 蝎

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BNC 频率

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使用频率

scorpion 中没有明显的词根词缀，但是可以联想到 scor 与拉丁语的 scorpios 有关，表示一种昆虫。

例句

1. The scorpion is a creature that can be found in deserts.

蝎子是一种可以在沙漠中找到的生物。

2. Some people are afraid of scorpions because of their sting.

有些人害怕蝎子，因为它们的刺痛。

3. In some cultures, scorpions are considered symbols of strength.

在一些文化中，蝎子被视为力量的象征。