英文字典中文字典


英文字典中文字典51ZiDian.com



中文字典辞典   英文字典 a   b   c   d   e   f   g   h   i   j   k   l   m   n   o   p   q   r   s   t   u   v   w   x   y   z       







请输入英文单字，中文词皆可：

turtle    音标拼音: [t'ɚtəl]
n. 海龟

海龟

turtle
n 1: a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar [synonym:
{turtleneck}, {turtle}, {polo-neck}]
2: any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell
and flipper-like limbs for swimming
v 1: overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will
capsize!" [synonym: {capsize}, {turtle}, {turn turtle}]
2: hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

Turtle \Tur"tle\ (t[^u]r"t'l), n. [AS. turtle, L. turtur;
probably of imitative origin. Cf. {Turtle} the sea tortoise.]
(Zool.)
The turtledove.
[1913 Webster]


Turtle \Tur"tle\, n. [Probably the same word as the word
preceding, and substituted (probably by sailors) for the
Spanish or Portuguese name; cf. Sp. tortuga tortoise, turtle,
Pg. tartaruga, also F. tortue, and E. tortoise.]
[1913 Webster]
[1913 Webster]
1. (Zool.) Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata,
especially a sea turtle, or chelonian.
[1913 Webster]

Note: In the United States the land and fresh-water tortoises
are also called turtles.
[1913 Webster]

2. (Printing) The curved plate in which the form is held in a
type-revolving cylinder press.
[1913 Webster]

{Alligator turtle}, {Box turtle}, etc. See under {Alligator},
{Box}, etc.

{green turtle} (Zool.), a marine turtle of the genus
{Chelonia}, having usually a smooth greenish or
olive-colored shell. It is highly valued for the delicacy
of its flesh, which is used especially for turtle soup.
Two distinct species or varieties are known; one of which
({Chelonia Midas}) inhabits the warm part of the Atlantic
Ocean, and sometimes weighs eight hundred pounds or more;
the other ({Chelonia virgata}) inhabits the Pacific Ocean.
Both species are similar in habits and feed principally on
seaweed and other marine plants, especially the turtle
grass.

{Turtle cowrie} (Zool.), a large, handsome cowrie ({Cypraea
testudinaria}); the turtle-shell; so called because of its
fancied resemblance to a tortoise in color and form.

{Turtle grass} (Bot.), a marine plant ({Thalassia
testudinum}) with grasslike leaves, common about the West
Indies.

{Turtle shell}, tortoise shell. See under {Tortoise}.
[1913 Webster]


请选择你想看的字典辞典：
单词字典翻译
turtle查看　turtle　在百度字典中的解释百度英翻中〔查看〕
turtle查看　turtle　在Google字典中的解释Google英翻中〔查看〕
turtle查看　turtle　在Yahoo字典中的解释Yahoo英翻中〔查看〕

安装中文字典英文字典查询工具!


中文字典英文字典工具:
选择颜色:
输入中英文单字

































































英文字典中文字典相关资料:


  • Turtle - Wikipedia
    Turtles (order Testudines) are reptiles characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira (side necked turtles) and Cryptodira (hidden necked turtles), which differ in the way the head retracts
  • 10 totally awesome facts about turtles! - National Geographic Kids
    From giant, slow-moving land-dwelling tortoises and snappy terrapins basking in their fresh-water lagoons, to the graceful strokes of a sea turtle gliding through our oceans – check out our ten totally awesome turtle facts, below!
  • Turtle | Species, Classification, Facts | Britannica
    turtle, (order Testudines), any reptile with a body encased in a bony shell, including tortoises Although numerous animals, from invertebrates to mammals, have evolved shells, none has an architecture like that of turtles The turtle shell has a top (carapace) and a bottom (plastron)
  • Turtles - Facts, Diet, Types Habitat Information - Animal Corner
    Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) – appropriately named for its narrow head and hawk-like beak Being the most tropical of all sea turtles, the Hawksbill turtle is found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic ocean, Pacific ocean and Indian Ocean
  • Turtle - Types, Size, Anatomy, Habitat, Lifespan, Pictures
    Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines with a characteristic bony shell They are slow-moving, air-breathing animals that are opportunistic feeders, seeking almost sedentary creatures and plants for their diet
  • Turtle facts | Amphibians Reptiles | BBC Earth
    Turtles – the only vertebrate with a shell – range from tiny swimmers to huge, ancient land dwellers
  • Turtle and Tortoise - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants
    ABOUT Turtle, tortoise, and terrapin: what's the difference? All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are reptiles Scientists often refer to them as chelonians, because they are in the taxonomic order called Chelonia (from the Greek word for tortoise)
  • Turtles Animal Facts - Testudines - A-Z Animals
    Order Overview "Turtles" is not a single species but represents an entire order containing multiple species Turtles (order Testudines) are reptiles characterized by a bony shell (carapace and plastron), a toothless beak, and a slow metabolism relative to many vertebrates
  • Sea Turtle | World Wildlife Fund
    Seven different species of sea (or marine) turtles grace our ocean waters, from the shallow seagrass beds of the Indian Ocean to the colorful reefs of the Coral Triangle and the sandy beaches of the Eastern Pacific
  • Meet 10 lesser-known turtles - U. S. Fish Wildlife Service
    Think of a turtle - any turtle Was it the western chicken turtle? How about the smooth softshell turtle? Probably not! We at the U S Fish and Wildlife Service want to tell you about 10 lesser-known turtles These turtles may not be as widely recognized as the painted turtle, common snapping turtle or red-eared slider, but they each play important ecological roles
  • Sea Turtles | Smithsonian Ocean
    Often considered the most majestic of the turtle family, the sea turtle is a large, ocean-going reptile known for its gentle nature and long lifespan Swimmers, snorkelers and divers revel in seeing these stunning creatures glide by effortlessly through the sea
  • 14 Types of Turtles in Texas (With Pictures) - Wildlife Informer
    Texas is a state that boasts an impressive diversity of turtle species, ranging from land-dwelling to freshwater and sea turtles These shelled creatures are a fascinating sight to behold, and studying them can yield valuable insights into their behaviors and ecological importance
  • WORLD TURTLE DAY ON MAY 23 “SHELLEBRATES” 26 YEARS AS TURTLES FACE A . . .
    WORLD TURTLE DAY ON MAY 23 “SHELLEBRATES” 26 YEARS AS TURTLES FACE A TIPPING POINT Annual Observance Launches New Website, Merch Shop, Expanded Resources, and Renewed Global Growth Strategy LOS ANGELES — MARCH 5, 2026 — Turtles have survived 220 million years, outlasting dinosaurs, ice ages, and mass extinctions
  • Turtle Facts - Live Science
    Turtles are reptiles with hard shells that protect them from predators They are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years ago Turtles live all
  • Turtle Ecology | U. S. Geological Survey - USGS. gov
    Any animal with a shell and a backbone is a turtle whether they are called turtles, tortoises, or terrapins In fact, terrapin is an Algonquian Native American name for turtle





中文字典-英文字典  2005-2009