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mantis

B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
noun

Simple Meaning

一种绿色或棕色的昆虫,前腿合拢像在祈祷。

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

今天早上我在花园里看到一只螳螂。

你知道螳螂可以把头完全转过来吗?

Learning Path

Full Definition

Any of various large insects of the order Mantodea that catch insects or other small animals with their powerful forelegs.

Related Words

Word Family:
mantisespraying mantis