turtle

🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɜːrtl/🇺🇸 US/'tә:tl/
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Definitions

n.

A reptile with a hard protective shell, living in water or on land

龟,鳖;海龟

v.

To flip upside down; to capsize

翻转,倾覆

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
turtleother
=turtle

Common Collocations

  • 1.sea turtle海龟
  • 2.turtle shell龟壳
  • 3.turtle neck高领(毛衣)
  • 4.snapping turtle鳄龟

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The sea turtle slowly made its way back to the ocean after laying eggs.

  • 2.

    We spotted a tiny turtle sunbathing on a log near the pond.

  • 3.

    Many turtle species are endangered due to habitat loss and pollution.

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