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turtle

/ˈtɜːtəl/
A2 · Elementary★★★★
noun

Simple Meaning

一种行动缓慢、带有硬壳的动物,生活在水中或陆地上。

When to Use

💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language

Examples in Conversation

看那只乌龟正在过马路——我们应该帮它到另一边去。

我们去浮潜时,看到一只巨大的乌龟就在我们旁边游动。

Full Definition

Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

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turtleneckturtle shell