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rept

UK /rɛpt/US /rɛpt/

词源

源自拉丁语 'reptilis',意为 '爬行的',后演变为英语中的 'reptile','rept' 是其缩写形式。

noun

❶ 指爬行动物,如蛇、蜥蜴、龟等冷血脊椎动物,通常身体覆盖鳞片,通过产卵繁殖后代。

“The zoo has a special exhibit featuring various repts from around the world.”

(动物园有一个特别展览,展示了来自世界各地的各种爬行动物。)

“Many people are afraid of repts, especially snakes.”

(许多人害怕爬行动物,尤其是蛇。)

同义词:reptile, creature, cold-blooded animal

常见短语

rept house — 指动物园或博物馆中专门展示爬行动物的区域,通常模拟它们的自然栖息地。

“The children were excited to visit the rept house and see the snakes and lizards.”

(孩子们兴奋地参观了爬行动物馆,看到了蛇和蜥蜴。)