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源自拉丁语 'termes',意为 '木虫' 或 '蛀木虫',后进入英语用于指代白蚁。
❶ 白蚁的学名,指一类社会性昆虫,常群体生活在木质结构中,对建筑物和家具造成破坏。
“Termes are known for their ability to break down cellulose in wood.”
(白蚁以分解木材中的纤维素而闻名。)
“The house was infested with termes, causing significant damage.”
(这栋房子被白蚁侵扰,造成了严重的破坏。)
termes infestation — 指白蚁对建筑物或木材的大规模侵扰,通常会导致结构性损坏。
“The old barn was destroyed by a severe termes infestation.”
(这个旧谷仓因严重的白蚁侵扰而被毁坏。)