tortoise
/ˈtɔː.təs/
A2 · Elementary★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
背中に硬い甲羅を持ち、陸上に住む動きの遅い動物。
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📱Social Media
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“私のペットのリクガメはレタスを食べたり庭を歩いたりするのが大好きです。”
“リクガメは100年以上生きることができるって知っていましたか？”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of various land-dwelling reptiles, of the family Testudinidae or the order Testudines , whose body is enclosed in a shell (carapace plus plastron). The animal can withdraw its head and four legs partially into the shell, providing some protection from predators.