termite
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Definitions
n.
A small, pale, ant-like social insect that feeds on wood and can cause serious structural damage
白蚁
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedtermstem
+
itebelonging to, product of
=termite
Common Collocations
- 1.termite infestation白蚁侵害／白蚁肆虐
- 2.termite colony白蚁群落
- 3.termite damage白蚁损害
- 4.termite mound白蚁丘／蚁巢
Example Sentences
- 1.
Termites silently destroyed the wooden beams of the old house over several years.
- 2.
A professional pest control team was called in to deal with the termite infestation.
- 3.
Termite colonies can contain millions of individuals, all working together with remarkable efficiency.