beetle

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Definitions

n.

An insect with hard front wings that cover and protect its rear wings

甲虫

v.

To move or scurry away quickly

快速移动,匆忙离去

adj.

Protruding or overhanging, as in beetle brows

突出的,悬垂的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
beetleother
=beetle

Common Collocations

  • 1.wood beetle木甲虫
  • 2.beetle wing甲虫翅膀
  • 3.beetle shell甲虫壳

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    A beetle crawled across the windowsill in the morning light.

  • 2.

    The wood beetle caused damage to the old wooden furniture.

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