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termites

UK //ˈtɜː.maɪts//US //ˈtɝː.maɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'termes'(意为蛀虫),经法语 'termite' 进入英语,复数形式直接加-s。

noun

❶ 白蚁,一种以木材为食的小型昆虫,常对建筑物造成严重破坏。它们生活在地下或木质结构中,形成庞大的群体。

“The wooden house was destroyed by termites over the years.”

(这座木屋多年来被白蚁蛀蚀殆尽。)

“Termites are often mistaken for ants due to their similar appearance.”

(白蚁因外形相似常被误认为蚂蚁。)

同义词:white ants, wood ants

常见短语

termite damage — 指白蚁啃食造成的结构性破坏,常见于木质建筑或家具中。

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

(保险不承保地板遭受的白蚁损害。)

termite inspection — 专业人员检查建筑物是否存在白蚁的活动迹象,通常作为房产交易前的必要程序。

“Before buying the old house, we scheduled a termite inspection.”

(购买老房子前,我们安排了白蚁检查。)