crocodile

noun

UK/ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/
US/ˈkrɑː.kə.daɪl/

Definitions of crocodile noun

animal(動物)

  1. B2Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    A large reptile with a tough, protective skin, inhabiting rivers and lakes in warm, humid regions, similar to an alligator, but typically having a longer and more slender snout.

    鱷魚

    • The swamp is teeming with crocodiles.

      沼澤裡到處都是鱷魚。

    • Tourists were warned to stay away from the waters frequented by crocodiles.

      遊客被警告要遠離有鱷魚出沒的水域。

    • The cold-blooded animal often basks in the sun to regulate its body temperature.

      這種冷血動物經常在陽光下曬太陽來調節體溫。

line(行列)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)informal(非正式)

    A line of people, especially children, walking in pairs.

    双行队伍(尤指儿童)

    • The children walked into the classroom in a line, like a small crocodile.

      孩子們排成一列走進教室,就像一條小鱷魚。

    • The teacher led the students down the hallway in a crocodile.

      老師帶領學生們排成鱷魚隊形走過走廊。

    • The students formed a crocodile and followed their teacher to the assembly hall.

      學生們排成鱷魚隊形,跟著老師前往禮堂。