cicada

noun

UK/sɪˈkɑː.də/
US/sɪˈkeɪ.də/

Definitions of cicada noun

  1. Countable(可數名詞)

    A large insect, common in warm climates, known for producing a loud, continuous, high-pitched sound.

    蟬;知了

    • The cicadas' buzzing filled the summer afternoon, creating a slightly irritating ambiance.

      蟬的嗡嗡聲充滿了夏日的午後,營造出一種稍微令人煩躁的氛圍。

    • In the tropical forests, you can hear the chorus of various cicada species.

      在熱帶森林中,你可以聽到各種蟬類的合唱。

    • This insect has a long life cycle, spending most of its time underground.

      這種昆蟲的生命週期很長,大部分時間都生活在地下。