tortoise
英 /ˈtɔːtəs/ 美 /ˈtɔːrtəs/
- n. 陆龟A land reptile with a hard shell and short legs.
The tortoise slowly stretched its neck towards a lettuce leaf.
陆龟慢慢伸长脖子，探向一片生菜叶。
Protecting natural habitats is essential for tortoise populations threatened by illegal trade and agricultural expansion.
保护自然栖息地对受到非法贸易和农业扩张威胁的陆龟种群至关重要。
搭配
giant tortoise 巨型陆龟tortoise shell 陆龟的壳pet tortoise 宠物陆龟
辨析提示
通常指陆龟；英式英语中turtle多指海龟。
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