alligator

英 [ˈælɪɡeɪtə(r)]

美 [ˈælɪɡeɪtər]

n.  钝吻鳄

复数：alligators　

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牛津词典

noun

• 钝吻鳄
  a large reptile similar to a crocodile , with a long tail, hard skin and very big jaws , that lives in rivers and lakes in N and S America and China

柯林斯词典

• 短吻鳄
  Analligatoris a large reptile with short legs, a long tail and very powerful jaws.
• ADJ （靴子、提包等）鳄鱼皮制的
  Alligatorboots and bags are made from the skin of an alligator.
  1. ...alligator cowboy boots.
     鳄鱼皮的牛仔皮靴

英英释义

noun

• either of two amphibious reptiles related to crocodiles but with shorter broader snouts
  Synonym:gator
• leather made from alligator's hide

verb

• crack and acquire the appearance of alligator hide, as from weathering or improper application

双语例句

• He was grappling with an alligator in a lagoon
  他正在环礁湖里与一只短吻鳄搏斗。
• Now that there's an alligator in the garage.
  现在，一条鳄鱼呆在车库了。
• Consider also how the ostrich and alligator represent components or aspects of your own self.
  也要考虑鳄鱼和鸵鸟各自代表的成分以及你自身的因素。
• You cannot chain your alligator to a fire hydrant.
  你不可以将鳄鱼拴在消防龙头上。
• See? It's got a little alligator on top.
  看到了吗？顶上有条小鳄鱼。
• Ggong watched National Geographic on TV about "alligator" this afternoon just for a while.
  今天下午孔刘在电视上看了一会儿国家地理节目，节目内容是关于美洲鳄。
• What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?
  短吻美洲鳄和鳄鱼有什么区别？
• Thanks to him, the Chinese alligator and the Orinoco crocodile were just beginning to recover;
  幸亏有了他，中国***和奥里诺科河鳄鱼才得以开始复苏；
• I can tell a crocodile from an alligator.
  我能分别普通的鳄鱼和美洲产的鳄鱼。
• To have a pet alligator symbolizes great control over one's problems.
  有一个宠物鳄鱼，象征着伟大的控制权一的问题。