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mites

UK //maɪts//US //maɪts//

词源

源自古英语 'mīte',原意为'微小的东西',与荷兰语 'mijt' 和德语 'Miete' 同源。

noun

❶ 指微小的螨虫,通常肉眼难以看见,常见于灰尘、床铺或动物身上,可能引发过敏或皮肤问题。

“Dust mites are a common cause of allergies.”

(尘螨是过敏的常见诱因。)

“She developed a rash from mites in her pet's fur.”

(她因宠物毛发中的螨虫而起了皮疹。)

❶ 非正式用法中表示极小的量或微不足道的东西,常用于幽默或夸张表达。

“He contributed his mites to the charity.”

(他为慈善捐了一点点钱。)

“She added just a mite of sugar to the tea.”

(她只在茶里加了一丁点糖。)

同义词:arachnids, dust mites, ticks, parasites, specks

常见短语

mite infestation — 指螨虫大量滋生的情况,通常需要专业清洁或杀虫处理。

“The vet treated the dog for mite infestation.”

(兽医为狗狗治疗螨虫感染问题。)