turtle
noun
UK/ˈtɜː.tᵊl/
US/ˈtɝː.t̬ᵊl/
Definitions of turtle noun
- Countable(可数名词)
A reptile characterized by a protective shell that encloses its body, into which it can retract its head and limbs. Sea turtles specifically venture onto land to deposit their eggs.
龟；海龟
Thousands of turtles surged from the ocean waves, making their way across the beach on awkward flippers.
成千上万的海龟从海浪中涌出，用笨拙的鳍状肢穿过海滩。
The global population of sea turtles has dwindled to alarmingly low levels.
全球海龟的数量已减少到令人担忧的低水平。
Scientists are studying the migration patterns of turtles to improve conservation efforts.
科学家正在研究海龟的迁徙模式，以改善保育工作。