
好词典

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。
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。)
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。)