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termite

UK //ˈtɜː.maɪt//US //ˈtɝː.maɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'termes'(意为蛀虫),经法语 'termite' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 白蚁,一种以木材为食的小型昆虫,常群居生活,对建筑物和家具造成严重破坏。

“The wooden house was severely damaged by termites.”

(这栋木屋被白蚁严重破坏了。)

“Termites can eat through floors and walls without being noticed.”

(白蚁能在不被察觉的情况下蛀穿地板和墙壁。)

同义词:white ant, wood ant

常见短语

termite damage — 指白蚁蛀蚀造成的破坏,常用于描述建筑物或家具的损坏情况。

“The insurance doesn't cover termite damage to the property.”

(保险不承保白蚁对房产造成的损害。)