serpent

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六级 Collins 1

n. a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited
n. an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake

n. 巨蛇座, 蛇, 蛇形管, 狡猾的人

Collins 星级

12,490

BNC 频率

11,649

使用频率

serpent 源自拉丁语 serpens，意思是爬行的动物。可以联想到“爬”的动作与蛇的特征。

例句

1. The serpent slithered through the grass.

蛇在草丛中滑行。

2. In many cultures, the serpent is a symbol of wisdom.

在许多文化中，蛇是智慧的象征。

3. She was afraid to walk near the serpent in the zoo.

她害怕在动物园附近走近那条蛇。