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源自拉丁语 'insectum'(意为‘切割的身体’,因昆虫身体分节明显),通过古法语 'insecte' 进入英语。
❶ 昆虫,指一类小型无脊椎动物,通常有六条腿、身体分三部分(头、胸、腹)和外骨骼。常见如蚂蚁、蜜蜂、蝴蝶等。
“Butterflies and bees are beneficial insects for pollination.”
(蝴蝶和蜜蜂是对授粉有益的昆虫。)
“Some insects, like mosquitoes, can spread diseases to humans.”
(某些昆虫如蚊子会向人类传播疾病。)
social insects — 社会性昆虫,指像蚂蚁、蜜蜂等具有高度组织性社会结构的昆虫群体。
“Ants and termites are typical examples of social insects.”
(蚂蚁和白蚁是社会性昆虫的典型例子。)
insect repellent — 驱虫剂,用于涂抹或喷洒在皮肤或衣物上以避免蚊虫叮咬的化学制剂。
“Don't forget to bring insect repellent when camping in the woods.”
(在森林露营时别忘了带驱虫剂。)