mite
UK/mait/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
A very small arachnid that often lives as a parasite on animals, plants or stored food; a tiny amount or contribution.
螨虫；极小的东西；微薄的捐献
Root Breakdown
Native Englishmiteother
=mite
Common Collocations
- 1.dust mite尘螨
- 2.dust mites灰尘螨虫
- 3.widow's mite寡妇的捐献
Example Sentences
- 1.
Dust [mites] are microscopic creatures that live in house dust.
- 2.
She contributed a widow's [mite], giving all she had.