趣味英语:很有意思的动物趣味英语

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趣味英语

趣味英语

一、有趣的动物英语:1. cold fish(鱼)。

古怪的人;孤僻的人。

2. crocodile (鳄鱼) tears.假慈悲。

3. butterflies(蝴蝶)in one’s stomach.形容某人非常紧张。

/焦急。

4. an early bird(小鸟).早起的人,形容某人勤奋。

5. let sleeping dogs(狗)lie.劝人家不要招惹不必要的麻烦。

6. She has a memory like an elephant(大象)。

她的记忆力非常好。

7. as poor as a church mouse(老鼠),一贫如洗。

8. You’re a lucky doy(狗)!你真是个幸运儿!9. Hole your horses(马)。

等一等。

10. Eat like a bird.吃饭像猫。

/吃的极少。

11. I could eat a horse.我饿死了。

12. You’ve got ants in your pabts.你真是很紧张。

13. There are other fish in the sea.天涯何处无芳草。

/机会还是有的。

14. I am so hungry.I can eat a horse.我很饿,简直可以吃下一匹马。

15. Let’s pig out.让我们大吃一顿吧。

16. I can smell a rat.我感到不妙。

17. Stop that,you little monkey.!别捣乱了,你这淘气鬼!18. Every dog has its day . 人人皆有得意时。

19. It’s raining cats and dogs . 现在正在下倾盘大雨。

20. A little bird told me . 一个消息灵通的人告诉我。

21. He is a dark horse .他是个深藏不露的人。

22. My good friend is a busy bee . 我的好朋友是个忙碌、活跃的人。

趣味英语

趣味英语

趣味英语1 动物(1)动物喻人ape(猿)粗野的大汉peacock(孔雀)浮夸的人;爱炫耀自己的人bee(蜜蜂)忙碌的人dove(鸽子)纯洁温柔的人crow(乌鸦)很黑的人snake(蛇)冷酷阴险的人crocodile(鳄鱼)假慈悲的人 parrot(鹦鹉)学舌的人chameleon(变色龙)反复无常的人tiger(虎)凶恶的人dog (狗)不受欢迎的人eagle (鹰)老练的飞机驾驶员sheep(羊)驯服的人owl (猫头鹰)惯于晚上活动的人elephant (象)高大的人 phoenix(凤凰)十分优秀的人dragon(龙)严厉的人 spider圈套的人fox (狐狸)狡猾的人mandarin duck(鸳鸯)一对夫妻,情人lamb (羔羊)温顺的人swan (天鹅)诗人;歌手monkey(猴)调皮淘气的人;顽童 wolf(狼)贪婪的人lion(狮)勇猛的人2)有趣的动物英语cold fish (鱼)古怪的人;孤僻的人crocodile (鳄鱼) tears 假慈悲butterflies (蝴蝶)in one's stomach 形容某人非常紧张/焦虑an early bird(小鸟)形容某人很勤奋let sleeping dogs(狗) lie 劝人家不要招惹不必要的麻烦she has a memory like an elephant (大象) . 她的记忆力非常好as poor as a church mouse一贫如洗you're a lucky dog! 你真是个幸运儿.hold your horse(马) . 我要饿死了!eat like a bird(小鸟)吃饭像猫食you've got ants (蚂蚁) in your pants. 你真是很紧张.there are other fish(鱼)in thesea . 天涯何处无芳草./机会还是有人.let'spig(猪)out. 让我们大吃一顿吧.I can smell a rat (老鼠) 我觉得事情有点怪stop that,you little monkey(猴子)别捣乱了,你这淘气鬼!every dog has its day.凡人皆有得意时.It'sraining cats and dogs.现在正在下倾盆大雨.A little bird told me .一个消息灵通的人告诉我的.He is a dark horse.(马) 他是个深藏不露的人.My good friend is a busy bee(蜜蜂) 我的好朋友是个忙碌,活跃的人.Don't buy those white elephant(大象) 不要买那些华而不实的东西.TOP月笼纱钢铁战士•个人空间•发短消息3#中小发表于 2008-6-113:11 只看该作者2人体部位Get off my face!离我远一点! stab a person in the back背后捅刀;出卖某人at each other's throats吵架Two heads are better than one 三个臭皮匠,赛过一个诸葛亮The walls have ears隔墙有耳•加为好友•当前离线My hands are tied我无能为力. bury one's head in the sand逃避现实;持鸵鸟心理Eat your heart out 嫉妒吧!make one's mouth water使人垂涎It's in God's hands听天由命吧.Lend me an ear听我说.pull a long face 愁眉苦脸smile from ear to ear 笑容满面from mouth to mouth广为流传What happened? 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There's a three-bottle man in the street. 看! 街上有个大酒鬼.(4) After school ,the students go home in threes and fours放学后,学生们三五成群地回家了.(5) It's s five-star school in the city.这是城里一流的学校.(6) I don't want to go to Dick's because his room is always at sixesand sevens我不想去迪克家,因为他的房间总是乱七八糟的.(7) He is now behind eight-ball他正处于困境.(8) The girl is always dressed up to the nines这个姑娘总是打扮得很漂亮.(9)Ten to one the bus will be late.公共汽车很可能晚点.(10)Jenny is a one in a thousand. 珍妮是一个出类拔萃的人.(11)If you dont't work hard ,you'll end up a zero.如果你不努力工作,你将成为一个无用的人.TOP。

趣味英语——动物篇优秀课件PPT

趣味英语——动物篇优秀课件PPT

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·分小组练习
你最喜欢的动物是什么?
——What's your favorite animal?
——My favorite animal is ××.
趣味英语
——Elvira
2016.11.8
学习任务
①复习有关万圣节的单词和经典俗语
②学习并掌握代表动物的英文单词
③小组合作练习,进行有关“你最喜欢的 动物是什么”英语句型的场景对话

英语趣味单词

英语趣味单词

-猫和老鼠-有一个rat(老鼠)*非常地fat(肥胖)跳进了vat(缸)偷吃了salt(盐)变成了bat(蝙蝠)气坏了cat(猫)咬破了hat(帽子)当成了mat(垫子)*-猴王出世-花果山的back(背部)有块石头black(黑色的)突然中间crack(裂开)*飞出一个sack(口袋)*天兵天将attack(攻击)却找不到track(行踪)-珍珠港战士-海洋非常vast(广阔)抓颗手雷cast(投掷)速度非常fast(快)从天空中past(穿过)打中敌舰last(最后一个)炸坏舰上mast(桅杆)*-梁山好汉-决不再brood(沉思)*投身于wood(树林)头戴着hood(头巾)*大块肉food(食物)大碗酒good(好的)天天好mood(心情)*豪情似flood(洪水)-梁山伯与祝英台-一个坐着弹lute(琵琶)*一个站着吹flute(笛子)*青山绿水没pollute(被污染)来往行人都salute(致敬)长久的爱是absolute(绝对的)*绵绵的情是resolute(坚决的)*-广岛美少女阿慧-生命之源在womb(子宫)*长发飘飘爱comb(梳理)天上落下个bomb(炸弹)*生命于是进tomb(坟墓)-小心地雷-好多瓶wine(酒)数目是nine(九个)拴在了vine(葡萄藤)*连接着mine(地雷)在那里shine(放光)炸死个swine(公猪)*星光灿烂-林肯解放黑奴是political牛顿力学发明是physical(物理的)门捷列夫周期表chemical(化学的)贝多芬交响曲是musical青霉素的出现是medical(医药上的)爱迪生的发明是technical看起来好像最是practical其实所有贡献都identical(相当的)*-醉酒的船长-大船靠近coast(海岸)鲜美鲸肉toast(烤)*醉酒开始boast(吹牛)*货物被贼hoist(吊起)*小偷招供贼王现在我说fact(事实)贼王富有tact(机智)*每句话都exact(精确的)所以把我attract(吸引)一点没有protract(拖延) *和他签了contract(合同) *哼哈二将有一对twins(双胞胎)*非常地thin(瘦的)比赛中win(胜利)奖一车pin(大头针)还有罐tin(罐头)*扔进了bin(垃圾箱)*真是个sin(罪恶)*夜归奇遇天刮起wind(风)突然间find(发现)有人在behind(后面的)他说别mind(介意)我非常kind(善良)而且是blind(瞎的)眼睛被bind(蒙住了)*白雪小公主皮肤很fair(白皙)有头好hair(头发)踩一把chair(椅子)开窗通air(空气)摔到了stair(楼梯上)把椅子repair(修理)修不好despair(失望)*再去买pair(一双)肥肥之死减肥没有will(意志)把很多鱼kill(杀死)吃了很多gill(鱼鳃)*把肚皮都fill(充满)却没钱付bill(帐单)躲在家里ill(生病)吃了好多pill(药丸)想工作没skill(技能)后被债主kill(杀死)飞来的舞会人长得很small(矮小)自己就是all(全部)从没女孩call(打电话)独自穿过mall(林荫道)*前面有面wall(墙)仔细看很tall(高)爬上去就fall(掉下)原来掉进hall(大厅里)正好参加ball(舞会)恺撒神殿被亲信杀十个刺客about(大约)还有两个out(在外面)里外一起shout(喊叫)恺撒鲜血spout(喷出)*因为从未doubt(怀疑)一点准备without(没有)罗丹雕塑展这部作品是unusual(不寻常的)根据事实是actual(真实的)虽然它只是manual(手工的)*给人震撼是spiritual(精神上的)随手一笔似casual(漫不经心的)*价值和黄金equal(相等)伟大的华盛顿总统大脑充满wisdom(智慧)要说骄傲seldom(很少地)不愿建立kingdom(王国)因为热爱freedom(自由)壁炉里的孙大圣西游记有一段preface(序言)*刻在无花果的surface(表面)说天空好大的space(空间)猴王翻筋斗好grace(优美)*誓把玉皇大帝replace(取伐)被捉后关进了fireplace(壁炉)倒霉的国王花开又是spring(春天)钟声响亮ring(鸣响)走出一个king(王国)边走边在sing(唱歌)到花园里swing(荡秋千)黄蜂有对wing(翅膀)飞过来就sting(叮)*矮个子拿破仑个头很low(矮的)坐第一row(排)腰弯成bow(弓)把怨言sow(播种)盼赶快grow(长大)却一直slow(慢的)一直到now(现在)在草坪mow(修剪)*莫斯科空战已经是night(夜里)在前方right(右边)有一个flight(航班)机身很slight(纤细的)像穿衣tight(紧紧的)射出道light(光线)和敌机fight(战斗)消灭了eight(八个)充满了delight(愉快)铁拐李的故事铁拐李是name(名字)小时侯很tame(驯服的)*有一个好fame(名声)*不小心被frame(陷害)*结果成了lame(跛的)心里气出flame(火焰)但这不是shame(耻辱)人生就像game(游戏)日子和以前same(一样的)夜归的司机天上有star(星星)路上铺tar(柏油)*有一辆car(小汽车)满身是scar(伤疤)*司机喝jar(酒瓶)撞进了bar(酒吧)压坏了guitar(吉他)跑得很far(远)引起了war战争)月中玉兔之死有一个hare(野兔)*非常的rare(稀少)小脑袋bare(秃的)*大眼睛glare(瞪眼)被猎手scare(害怕)*跑到了square(广场)被杀了share(分享)没有人care(在意)疯女子梅超风立一根wand(棍子)*上有女stand(站立)伸出手hand(手)抓一把sand(沙子)撒向了land(陆地)落到了band(乐队)*气坏了husband(丈夫)拿枪的修女有一个nun(修女)*非常地fun(有趣的)吃着块bun(面包)还拿把gun(枪)飞快地run(跑)枪打中sun(太阳)真令人stun(吃惊)*妖怪考试从前在west(西方)有一个pest(害虫)穿一件vest(背心)露出了chest(胸膛)去参加test(考试)考了个best(最好玛丽莲·梦露曾经做过waitress(女招待)后来成为actress(女演员)梦想当个mistress(女主人)常把命运guess(猜测)但好运气less(较少地)天堂里被上帝bless(保佑)小人国警察与小偷砍倒一棵willow(柳树)*做了一个pillow(枕头)中间被挖hollow(空的)*钻进一个fellow(家伙)穿的衣服yellow(黄的)后面警察follow(跟随)想偷决不allow(允许)看恐怖大片《恐龙》请张开palm(手掌)*要保持calm(镇静)这只是film(电影)赚钱的是他们firm(公司)世界杯英雄贝克汉姆踢球伤了feet(脚)回国球迷greet(欢迎)塞满一条street(街道)口袋被装sweet(糖果)脸被蒙上sheet(床单)太太却不能meet(遇见中国足球崛起之路足球是第一sport(运动)中国需要世界support(支持)老外把教练transport(输送)中国把球员export(出口)*。

趣味英语

趣味英语

趣味英语1、有趣的动物英语(1)、cold fish(鱼)古怪的人;孤僻的人(2)、crocodile(鳄鱼)tears假慈悲(3)、butterflies(蝴蝶)in one's stomach形容某人非常紧张、焦虑(4)、an early bird(小鸟)早起的人,形容某人勤奋(5)、let sleeping dogs(狗)lie劝人家不要招惹不必要的麻烦(6)、she has a memory like an elephant(大象)她的记忆力非常好(7)、as poor as a church mouse(老鼠)一贫如洗(8)You're a lucky dog(狗)!你真是个幸运儿!(9)、Hold your horse(马)等一等(10)、I could eat a hourse(马)我饿死了(11)、Eat like a bird(小鸟)吃饭像猫、吃的极少(12)、You've got ants(蚂蚁)in your pants.你真是很紧张。

(13)、There are other fish(鱼)in the sea.天涯何处无芳草、机会还是有的(14)I am so hurngry.I can eat a horse(马)。

我很饿,简直可以吃下一匹马(15)、Let's pig(猪)out.让我们大吃一顿吧(16)、I can smell a rat(老鼠)。

我感到不妙(17)、Stop that,you little monkey(猴子)!别捣乱了,你这淘气鬼!(18)、Every dog(狗)has its day.人人皆有得意时(19)、It’s raining cats(猫) and dogs(狗).现在正在下倾盆大雨。

(20)、A little bird(鸟) told me.一个消息灵通的人告诉我。

(21)、He is a dark horse(马).他是个深藏不露的人。

时趣味英语(动物篇)

时趣味英语(动物篇)
Anti-predation
Animals that are hunted have evolved various strategies to avoid being captured by predators, such as camouflage, speed, and group defense.
Group living and solitary lSome animals live in groups for protection, to find mates, and to rear their young. Group living animals often have strong social bonds and communicate with each other through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.
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Animal emotional expression
Happiness and excitement
Happiness
Animals express happiness through playful behavior, wagging tail, and a soft, relaxed facial expression. They may also bark or meow happily when they are pleased.
Sadness and pain
Sadness
Animals may express sadness through withdrawn behavior, drooping ears, and a mournful facial expression. They may also whine or cry when they are upset or lonely.

英语脑筋急转弯以及动物趣味翻译

英语脑筋急转弯以及动物趣味翻译

6. What is the smallest bridge in the world? The bridge of a nose.

7. What bird lifts heavy things? Crane.

8. A ship can contain only fifty persons. Now there is already forty-nine persons in it. At this time, a pregnant woman comes on and boards the ship. The ship sinks. Why? Because it is a pigboat.

part 1 English Brainstorm
1. What will you break once you say it? Silence.

2. Will liars be honest after they die? No, they won’t. They lie still after they die.


9. Who is closer to you, your mom or your dad? Mom is closer, because Dad is father . 10. What's the poorest bank in the world? The river bank. 11. What month do soldiers hate? March.
其他动物
bear
garden: 嘈杂喧闹的场所 Black sheep. 害群之马 duck's egg 鸭蛋(零分) ride the tiger. 骑虎难下

4个常见的趣味动物英语词汇

4个常见的趣味动物英语词汇

1. Goose bumps每当我们觉得⾝上发冷或者发⿇的时候,⽪肤上就会起⼀层鸡⽪疙瘩。

英语⾥鸡⽪疙瘩叫: goose bumps。

Goose就是鹅,bumps就是疙瘩。

⾄于为什么中国⼈说鸡⽪疙瘩,⽽美国⼈却说鹅⽪疙瘩就不得⽽知了。

例句:I know that most snakes are harmless, but I can't help it--every time I see a snake, even in a zoo, I get goose bumps all over!我知道⼤多数的蛇是不咬⼈的,但是每当我看到蛇,我全⾝就会起鸡⽪疙瘩,哪怕是在动物园⾥看到蛇也是如此,真是没办法。

当某些事物使我们突然感到热情洋溢,或产⽣敬仰⼼情的时候,我们也会起鸡⽪疙瘩。

下⾯说话的⼈在告诉他的朋友他是多么喜欢⼥歌星 Madonna。

Madonna不但令许多美国⼈陶醉,她还演过⼏部电影。

但是,她的歌喉和演技并不是吸引⼴⼤观众的主要因素,她之所以在⼀些美国⼈⼼⽬中特别红主要还靠她的姿⾊和⼤胆卖弄风情的表演。

Do you know, I have seen every movie with Madonna in it at least five times. Just seeing her picture in a magazine gives me goose bumps--she's such a beautiful woman!你知道,Madonna演的电影每部我都⾄少看五遍。

即便在杂志⾥看到她的照⽚都会让我起鸡⽪疙瘩。

她真是太漂亮了。

2 sitting duckDuck就是鸭⼦。

我们不容易打到⼀只正在飞的鸭⼦,不过⼀只浮在⽔⾯上的鸭⼦却是⼀个很容易击中的⽬标。

Sitting duck 从字⾯上解释就是:⼀只坐着的鸭⼦。

当然,sitting duck 是⼀个俗语,它的意思是:很容易上当受害的⼈。

2021考研英语趣味单词:常见动物名称由来

2021考研英语趣味单词:常见动物名称由来

2021考研英语趣味单词:常见动物名称由来1. alligator(短吻鳄):西班牙殖民者对美洲鳄的称呼当西班牙殖民者初次踏上美洲大陆,遇到美洲特有的短吻鳄时,就用西班牙语称其为el lagarto(the lizard,蜥蜴)。

后来英国殖民者沿用了西班牙人对其的称谓,在英语中将其称作lagarto。

但在 16 世纪末期,有些人误将西班牙语中的定冠词 el 也看作该词的一部分,因此就从西班牙语 el lagarto 中产生了英语单词 alligator。

alligator:['ælɪgeɪtə] n.短吻鳄,美洲鳄2. armadillo(犰狳):披盔甲的小动物英语单词 armadillo(犰狳,穿山甲)来自西班牙语,是armado 的指小形式,而后者自拉丁语armatus,是动词armare(武装、穿盔甲)的过去分词形式,所以 armadillo 的字面意思就是“披盔甲的小动物”。

犰狳之所以得此名,是因为它身上披有坚硬的片状鳞甲,看起来就像是披了盔甲一样。

它的中文名称“穿山甲”也反映了它的这一特点。

armadillo:['ɑrmə'dɪlo] n.犰狳,穿山甲armour:['ɑmɚ] n. 盔甲;装甲;护面armed:[ɑrmd] adj. 武装的;有扶手的;有防卫器官的(指动物)3. badger(獾) :额上戴徽章的动物獾之所以被称为 badger,是因为它的前额上有醒目的白色条纹,就像是一个徽章(badge)。

中世纪时流行一种残忍的狗咬獾游戏。

人们将抓来的獾放到一个盒子里,然后将一只狗放入盒子里,让狗反复去咬獾,每次咬住獾后,狗主人就将它们分开,如此反复,以在规定时间内咬住獾次数最多为胜。

由于在这种游戏中,狗会反复去咬獾,因此 badger 一词衍生出“烦扰、纠缠不休”之意。

badger:['bædʒə] n.獾 vt. 纠缠不休;吵着要;烦扰4. bear(熊):棕色的动物单词 bear(熊)来自古英语,源自原始日耳曼语及原始印欧语,与单词 brown(棕色的)有关,本意是“棕色的动物”。

英语动物趣味小知识

英语动物趣味小知识

英语动物趣味小知识Fun Facts About AnimalsAnimals are fascinating creatures that inhabit our world. From the smallest insects to the biggest mammals, they all have unique characteristics that make them interesting. Here are some fun facts about animals that you may not have known before.1. The blue whale is the largest animal in the world, reaching lengths of up to 100 feet and weighing around 200 tons. Its tongue alone can weigh as much as an elephant. Despite its massive size, the blue whale feeds mostly on tiny shrimp-like animals called krill.2. The honey bee is the only insect that produces food consumedby humans. They create honey by collecting nectar from flowers and then regurgitating and evaporating it in their hives. Honey is not only delicious but also has antimicrobial properties that can help treat wounds.3. Elephants are the only mammals that cannot jump. Their weight, size, and anatomical structure make it physically impossible for them to lift all four feet off the ground at the same time.4. The giraffe has the same number of neck vertebrae as humans, which is seven. However, each of the giraffe's vertebrae can be up to 10 inches long, allowing them to have a long neck that can reach up to 6 feet in length.5. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird and animal on Earth, reaching speeds of up to 240 miles per hour when hunting its prey.To achieve such high speeds, they dive from great heights and tuck their wings close to their bodies.6. The platypus is one of the few mammals that lays eggs. It has many unique features, including a duck-like bill, waterproof fur, and the ability to produce venom. Male platypus also have venomous spurs on their hind legs, which they use as a defense mechanism during fights.7. Cows have best friends. Research has shown that cows form close bonds with certain individuals in their herd and will prefer to spend time and groom each other. When separated, they can become stressed and exhibit signs of anxiety.8. The kakapo is a parrot species native to New Zealand that cannot fly. It is the heaviest parrot in the world, weighing up to 9 pounds. To compensate for their inability to fly, kakapos have evolved to be excellent climbers, using their strong legs and claws to navigate trees and forage for food.9. The axolotl is a type of salamander that is commonly referred to as a "Mexican walking fish" although it is not a fish at all. It is able to regenerate its limbs and even parts of its organs, making it a valuable model for scientific research on tissue regeneration. 10. The octopus is known for its exceptional intelligence and problem-solving abilities. They can use tools, open jars, and even mimic the appearance and behavior of other animals. This is made possible by their highly developed nervous system and the fact that two-thirds of their neurons are found in their tentacles.These are just a few examples of the fascinating world of animals. There is still so much to learn and discover about these incredible creatures. Whether big or small, each animal has its own unique quirks and characteristics that make it a wonder of nature.继续写相关内容,1500字11. The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backward. With their unique wing structure and rapid wing beats, hummingbirds are able to hover in mid-air and even fly in reverse. This flight ability allows them to access nectar from flowers that other birds may not be able to reach.12. Dolphins are known for their advanced communication skills and intelligence. They use a series of clicks, whistles, and body movements to communicate with each other. They are also capable of recognizing themselves in mirrors, a sign of self-awareness that is rare among animals.13. The mantis shrimp has one of the most complex visual systems in the animal kingdom. They have up to 16 color receptors (compared to humans who have only three) and can see a much broader spectrum of colors, including ultraviolet light. This gives them a unique advantage when hunting prey or avoiding predators.14. The Arctic tern holds the record for the longest migration of any bird. They travel from their breeding grounds in the Arctic to their wintering grounds in the Antarctic, covering a round-trip distance of over 44,000 miles. This incredible journey allows them to enjoy continuous daylight during the Arctic summer and avoidharsh winter conditions.15. The Australian frilled lizard has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it opens its mouth wide, unfurls a large frill around its neck, and hisses loudly. This display makes the lizard appear larger and more intimidating to potential predators, deterring them from attacking.16. The dung beetle is known for its incredible strength. It can rolla ball of dung that is up to 50 times its own weight. This behavior serves as a way for the beetle to transport food and build nests for reproduction. Dung beetles also play a vital ecological role by recycling nutrients and improving soil quality.17. The axolotl, a unique salamander species, has the ability to regenerate not just its limbs, but also parts of its heart, spinal cord, and even parts of its brain. This remarkable regenerative capacity has made axolotls a focal point of scientific research, with the potential to provide valuable insights into human tissue regeneration and the treatment of traumatic injuries.18. The digger wasp has an amazing navigation system. It uses landmarks and the position of the Sun to remember the location of its nest, which can be several meters away from where it captures its prey. This ability to navigate and find its way back to its nest with precision highlights the cognitive abilities of these small insects.19. The pistol shrimp has an extraordinary ability to create a shockwave underwater. By snapping its large claw shut at anincredible speed, the shrimp produces a cavitation bubble that generates a shockwave and emits a loud snap sound. This snap is powerful enough to stun or even kill small prey, making it easier for the shrimp to consume.20. The axolotl, often referred to as a "living fossil," has retained juvenile characteristics throughout its life. Unlike most salamanders, the axolotl remains aquatic and keeps its gills, even as it matures into adulthood. This unique trait, known as neoteny, has made axolotls popular pets and subjects of scientific study.21. The giant Pacific octopus is known for its exceptional problem-solving abilities. In captivity, these octopuses have been observed opening jars, mimicking the behavior of other animals, and even solving puzzles to access food rewards. Their highly developed nervous system and flexible behaviors demonstrate the remarkable intelligence of cephalopods.22. The axolotl has the ability to regenerate not just its limbs, but also its spinal cord and even parts of its heart and brain. This ability to regrow complex body structures has made them a popular subject of research in regenerative medicine. Scientists hope to unlock the secrets of axolotl regeneration and apply them to human medical treatments.23. The bombardier beetle has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it releases a toxic chemical spray from its abdomen. This spray contains a mixture of chemicals that react explosively, producing a hot and noxious gas. The sudden release of this spray can deter predators and give the beetle a chance to escape.24. The electric eel has the ability to produce powerful electric shocks. It uses specialized organs known as electrocytes to generate electricity, which it uses both for hunting prey and for communication with other eels. These shocks can be strong enough to stun or incapacitate fish, making them easier for the eel to catch.25. The hagfish, often regarded as one of the most primitive living vertebrates, has a unique defense mechanism. When threatened, it excretes copious amounts of slimy mucus, which quickly expands in water, forming a thick and sticky slime. This defense mechanism can deter predators and make it difficult for them to grip or swallow the hagfish.26. The kangaroo rat is an amazing desert dweller. It is able to live without drinking water by obtaining all the necessary moisture from its food. To conserve water, kangaroo rats have highly concentrated urine and can tolerate high levels of dehydration.27. The proboscis monkey has one of the most distinctive faces in the animal kingdom. The males have large, pendulous noses that can grow up to 7 inches long. This long nose serves as a resonating chamber, amplifying their calls and attracting mates. The size of the nose is also an indicator of dominance among male proboscis monkeys.28. The fennec fox is well-adapted to desert life. It has large ears that help dissipate heat and detect prey underground. It also has specialized kidneys that allow it to conserve water by producing highly concentrated urine. These adaptations help the fennec foxsurvive in its arid environment.29. The axolotl exhibits an amazing ability to regrow lost body parts. This includes not just its limbs, but also its spinal cord, heart, and parts of the brain. Unlike most animals, which heal wounds by forming scar tissue, axolotls can regenerate complete and functional tissues, making them a valuable model for regenerative medicine research.30. The peacock spider is known for its colorful and intricate courtship displays. The male spider performs a dance, extending its vibrant abdominal flaps and waving its legs in a mesmerizing pattern to attract a female. These displays are not only visually striking but also provide important information about the male's fitness and reproductive potential.31. The African elephant is the largest land animal. It has a complex social structure and exhibits behaviors such as mourning, altruism, and empathy. Elephants have been observed showing care and compassion towards other injured or grieving elephants, demonstrating their emotional intelligence and social bonds.32. The leafy sea dragon is a mesmerizing and unique marine creature. It camouflages itself with leaf-like appendages all over its body, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its environment. This remarkable adaptation helps the leafy sea dragon avoid predators and ambush its own prey.33. The axolotl has the ability to regenerate not just its limbs, but also its spinal cord, heart, and parts of its brain. This exceptionalregenerative capacity has attracted the attention of scientists worldwide, as they seek to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie tissue regeneration.34. The mimic octopus is a master of disguise. It has the ability to change its color, pattern, and shape to mimic various other marine animals, such as lionfish, flatfish, and sea snakes. This camouflage helps the mimic octopus blend in with its surroundings and avoid predators.35. The lyrebird is known for its astonishing vocal abilities. It can mimic the sounds of other birds, animals, and even man-made objects with remarkable accuracy. This mimicry serves as a way for male lyrebirds to attract mates and establish their territory.36. The axolotl is considered a critically endangered species in the wild. Its natural habitat, the Xochimilco canals in Mexico, has been greatly degraded due to pollution and urbanization. Conservation efforts are underway to protect and restore the axolotl's habitat, as well as establish captive breeding programs to ensure the survival of this unique species.37. The Angora rabbit is famous for its long and silky fur, which can grow up to 6 inches in length. This luxurious coat requires regular grooming and maintenance, making Angora rabbits popular among breeders and enthusiasts interested in fiber arts such as weaving and spinning.38. The axolotl exhibits a phenomenon known as neoteny, where it retains juvenile characteristics throughout its life. Unlike mostsalamanders, which undergo metamorphosis and develop lungs to live on land, axolotls remain aquatic and retain their gills. This unique trait has made them a popular research model for studying tissue regeneration and developmental biology.39. The blue-footed booby is a seabird known for its vibrant, bright blue feet, which it displays during courtship rituals. Males perform elaborate dances, lifting and showing off their feet to attract females. The brightness of the blue feet is an indicator of themale's health and reproductive fitness.40. The axolotl has the remarkable ability to regenerate not just its limbs, but also its spinal cord, heart, and parts of its brain. This regenerative capacity is due to a combination of factors, including the presence of stem cells, a robust immune response, and the activation of specific genetic pathways. Studying axolotl regeneration could provide insights into potential regenerative therapies for humans.In conclusion, the animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures with unique characteristics. From the incredible regenerative abilities of the axolotl to the complex social structures of elephants, animals never cease to amaze us. There is always more to learn and discover about these remarkable beings. By studying and appreciating the wonders of the animal world, we can gain a deeper understanding of our own place in the natural world. Let us continue to protect and preserve these incredible creatures for future generations to appreciate and admire.。

趣味英语单词

趣味英语单词

1、农夫和熊英语单词:farmer 农夫、fiy 苍蝇、bear 熊。

Farmer 孤零零一人,他想,要是能找到一个朋友,就好了。

Farmer和bear成了好朋友,他们很开心。

两个朋友手拉手一块儿散步。

Farmer躺下来休息,bear一点也为累,坐在旁边。

“我要睡觉,别把我弄醒。

”Bear忠实地守护着Farmer。

嗡嗡嗡,一只fiy飞来了。

Bear挥了挥前掌,赶走了fiy。

Fiy又落到了Farmer的头上,bear拿起一块大石头嘭的一下砸向fiy。

天啊,Farmer脑袋上血肉模糊,已经死了。

2、农夫和蛇英语单词:snake 蛇、horse 马、son 儿子。

有一位善良的Farmer,总爱帮助别人。

在雪地上他看到一条snake 。

“噢,snake被冻僵了,太可怜了!”“裹进棉衣暖和暖和吧!”Farmer脱下了棉衣。

“进怀里来暖和暖和吧!”Farmer把snake 放进怀里。

snake在怀里蠕动,终于醒过来了。

snake伸出毒针,狠狠地咬了一口Farmer。

“啊!”Farmer倒地地上,horse大声嘶叫。

Farmer的儿子赶来,“哪里跑!”Farmer死前告诫儿子,任何时候都不要可怜恶人。

3、青蛙搬家英语单词:wildgoose 大雁、frog 青蛙、water 水。

frog和两个wildgoose在一起生活的很低快活。

Wildgoose哥哥说:“这儿没有火,咱们到别处去吧。

”Frog嚷着:“我也要和你们一起去。

”“你如何能跟上我们呢?”frog找来一条棍子说:“用这根棍子带上我。

”“好办法,好办法”。

他们都很高兴。

获至宝他们就这样飞起来了。

“大家快来看,wildgoose带着frog飞。

又来到一村,人们喊:“wildgoose真聪明!”frog着急地喊道:“这办法是我想出来的。

”frog从天上摔到地上。

4、狗和肉英语单词:meat 肉、wolf 狼、little dog 小狗、mother dog狗妈妈。

很有意思的英语单词

很有意思的英语单词
热,量小易怒。
34.A man becomes learned by
asking questions.学问学问,不耻
下问。
35.A man can die but once.人皆
有死。
36.A man cannot serve
masters.一仆不能侍二主。
37.A man cannot whistle andgained.储蓄一文钱,就是赚得一分钱。
drink at the same time.一心不能45.A round peg in a square hole.二用。
38.A man may talk like a wise
man and act like a fool.说的头头
是道干得乱七八糟。
39.A man without reason is a
to the dust again.人人来自泥土,
又变回泥土;(赤条条而来,赤
条条而去)。sib(近亲) to the king.与国王同姓不都是皇亲。
61.All that glitters are not gold.闪闪发光物,未必皆黄金。
62.All that is now just water underthe bridge.所有那些现在都是不可改变的既成事实。
96.Don’t wear out your welcome.客人呆的太久不受欢迎。
97.Each cross hath its own
inscription.每个十字架都有自己的铭文。
98.Early to bed, early to rise.早睡早起。
stone.(constant dropping hollows99.England is the ringing island.out the stone)滴水穿石。英国是充满钟声的岛屿。

趣味动物英语:老鼠豹子蛇

趣味动物英语:老鼠豹子蛇

英⽂中有些表达法和动物相关,这些说法通常都是⽤来⽐喻⼈、或是跟⼈有关的。

这跟中⽂⾥我们常⽤动物来骂⼈或作⽐喻是不是也很像呢?1. I smell a rat.我觉得事有蹊跷。

让我们先从⽼⿏ rat 谈起。

所谓 smell a rat 就是说你觉得有些事情不对劲。

但⼀下⼦⼜想不出来到底是哪⼉有问题。

⽐如有⼈跟你说有⼀个⼯作⽉⼊⼗万,⼯作轻松。

这种事你相信吗?当然不,这时你就可以说:I smell a rat. 有时候这句话也可以⽤在⽐较轻松的场合,⽐如你看到有⼀男⼀⼥⼆⼈常⾛在⼀起,⾔谈之间似乎⼜⼗分亲热。

你怀疑说他们两个⼈到底是不是⼀对?你就可以对你的朋友说 I smell a rat。

还有⼀句话类似的话就是:Something here is fishy.另外 You rat 则是形容⼀个⼈是⿏辈。

这样的⽤法跟中⽂很像,都是说⼀个⼈⾏事不光明磊落。

Rat也可以做动词⽤,意思是“出卖”,如:He ratted me out.他把我给卖了。

2. A leopard doesn't change its spots.本性难移。

这句成语蛮好理解的,Leopard 不管到哪⼉,它那⼀⾝特殊的斑纹是绝不会改变的。

这也就是“本性难移”的意思。

所以可以翻译成:江⼭易改,本性难移。

3. How could I ever trust that snake?你要我怎么相信他呢?源⾃《圣经》⾥伊甸园的故事,撒旦化⾝的蛇骗亚当和夏娃偷吃禁果,以致两⼈被逐出伊甸园,所以⼀般都把蛇当作是魔⿁的化⾝。

所以要是有⼈说你:You are such a snake. 就是说你很邪恶,不值得相信。

趣味英语话说动物

趣味英语话说动物

趣味英语话说动物1.十二生肖子鼠 a rat, a mousea rat网络释义老鼠爸爸Events 1sthotwomen Hr Vie... ... 巧克力精液(ChocolateSperm)老鼠爸爸(A Rat)寂静(Silence) ...基于1个网页-相关网页短语A Clever Rat一只聪明的老鼠; 聪明的老鼠; 阅读训练三Like a drawed rat像落汤鸡a live rat一只活鼠A rainbow rat有一只彩虹鼠Take a poison rat拿起一只中毒的老鼠A Happy Rat Deliverer愉快的送鼠人like a drowed rat像落汤鸡而不是落汤鼠im a mall rat兴趣a drowned rat落汤鸡收起网络短语双语例句原声例句权威例句∙Yes, only a rat puppet beat them out.没错,只有一个老鼠木偶打败过他们。

∙Her task was to clone a rat gene called neu.她的任务是克隆出一个老鼠的神经鞘基因。

∙ A rat?" Thinking that it was Claudius, he drew his sword andrushed to the curtains.老鼠吗?” 哈姆雷特以为那个人是克劳迪斯,他拨出剑冲向窗帘。

A mouse looked through the crack in the wall to see the farmer and hiswife open apackage."What food might this contain?" The mouse wonderedA little boy turns life in London upside down when he appears at the house of a lonely oldcouple and insists he was a rat.a mouse网络释义老鼠我胡汉三又回来了,哈哈哈~~~ ... a knee(膝盖)a mouse(老鼠)night(夜晚) ...基于7个网页-相关网页短语A young mouse一只老鼠a little mouse小老鼠; 一只小老鼠A Mental Mouse老鼠也疯狂A Clever Mouse阅读What A Funny Mouse真一只有趣老鼠a small mouse一个小老鼠a nude mouse裸鼠A little mouse story小老鼠的故事A Big Mouse一只大老鼠收起网络短语双语例句原声例句权威例句∙The owl swooped down on a mouse.猫头鹰向一只老鼠飞扑过去。

趣味动物英语

趣味动物英语
a cat nap 打个盹儿
7
——PIGS猪
when pigs fly 猪飞的时候(绝不可能)
8
——HORSES马
put the cart before the horse 车在马前(本末倒置)
9
——HORSES马
beat a dead horse 鞭打死马令其奔驰(徒劳 )
10
——COWS牛
14
—NOODLES面条
Noodle head 脑子里都是面条 (笨蛋 傻瓜)
15
—NOODLES面条
Use the noodle 动动脑子
16
—EGGS蛋
Put all eggs in a basket 孤注一掷
17
Johnl in a china shop 瓷器店里的蛮牛(笨拙的人,动辄弄坏东西 的人)
12
——CAKE蛋糕
have one’s cake and eat it too 既想留着蛋糕,又想吃(既要鱼,又要
熊掌)
13
——CAKE蛋糕
a piece of cake 一块蛋糕(小菜一碟,易事一件) like hot cakes 象刚出炉的蛋糕(很受欢迎的东西,抢手货)
Interesting Animal Engliish 有趣的动物英语
1
Dog Tired: 像狗一样的累、 累得死去活 来
2
——DOGS狗
Old Dog:上了岁数的人、老手 A Yellow Dog:杂种狗、卑鄙可耻的 小人
3
——BIRDS 鸟
birds of a feather flock together羽毛相同的 鸟总飞成一群(物以类聚) kill two birds with one stone一 箭双雕,一 举两得
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1. Goose bumps
每当我们觉得身上发冷或者发麻的时候,皮肤上就会起一层鸡皮疙瘩。

英语里鸡
皮疙瘩叫: goose bumps。

Goose就是鹅,bumps就是疙瘩。

至于为什么中国人说鸡皮疙瘩,而美国人却说鹅皮疙瘩就不得而知了。

例句:
I know that most snakes are harmless, but I can't help it--every time I see a snake, even in a zoo, I get goose bumps all over!
我知道大多数的蛇是不咬人的,但是每当我看到蛇,我全身就会起鸡皮疙瘩,哪
怕是在动物园里看到蛇也是如此,真是没办法。

当某些事物使我们突然感到热情洋溢,或产生敬仰心情的时候,我们也会起鸡皮
疙瘩。

下面说话的人在告诉他的朋友他是多么喜欢女歌星 Madonna。

Madonna不但令许多美国人陶醉,她还演过几部电影。

但是,她的歌喉和演技并不是吸引广大观众的
主要因素,她之所以在一些美国人心目中特别红主要还靠她的姿色和大胆卖弄风情的
表演。

Do you know, I have seen every movie with Madonna in it at least five times. Just seeing her picture in a magazinegives me goose bumps--she's such a beautiful woman!
你知道,Madonna演的电影每部我都至少看五遍。

即便在杂志里看到她的照片都
会让我起鸡皮疙瘩。

她真是太漂亮了。

2. sitting duck
Duck就是鸭子。

我们不容易打到一只正在飞的鸭子,不过一只浮在水面上的鸭子却是一个很容易击中的目标。

Sitting duck 从字面上解释就是:一只坐着的鸭子。

当然,sitting duck 是一个俗语,它的意思是:很容易上当受害的人。

例句:
Sure. My friend Joe is a sitting duck for any phonyoffer that promises to make him rich in a hurry. Anytime a fast-talking salesman comes along with a promise to make Joe a millionaireovernight, Joe will hand over his money. And, of course, he'll never see it again.
我的朋友乔伊对任何说是能让他很快发财的骗局都相信。

只要那些滔滔不绝的推销员向他保证他们能够一夜间使他成为百万富翁,不管是谁,他都会把钱交给他们。

当然,这些钱他是再也见不到了。

大家一定都很熟悉二次世界大战时发生的珍珠港事件。

那是在1941年十二月七号凌晨,日本人在没有宣战的情况下突然偷袭珍珠港,美国太平洋舰队遭到毁灭性的打击。

第二天,美国向日本宣战,从而爆发了太平洋战争。

下面这个例句就是在讲珍珠港事件:
It was early on a Sunday morning and the Americans had no warning. So the battleshipsand destroyerswere sitting ducks when the Japanese bombers swept in from the sea.
那是一个星期天的清晨,美国人根本没有得到警告。

所以当日本轰炸机从海上飞来的时候,那些战舰和驱逐舰只能束手待毙。

3. chicken feed
鸡是一种很小的家禽,它的胃当然也很小,吃不了太多东西。

Feed 在这儿的意思就是喂鸡的饲料。

Chicken feed 作为俗语,它的意思就是:很小数量的钱,少得像喂鸡的饲料一样。

例句:
I turned down the job at the hamburger restaurant. They only pay chicken feed--not even enough money to pay my rent.
我没有接受那个汉堡包店的工作。

他们付的工资实在太少,还不够我付房租呢。

美国社会发展变化得非常快。

有的人说现在比过去强,但是也有不少人存在今非
昔比的想法。

正因为如此,有的人经常在谈话时流露出怀旧的心情。

下面这个例句就
是一个人在把现在的物价和五十年以前的物价做对比。

My grandfather says that 50 years ago a salary of $5,000 a year meant you could live very comfortably. But these days $5,000 is just chicken feed; you'd have a tough time just survivingon it.
我祖父说,五十年前,一年五千美元的工资意味着你可以生活的非常舒服。

可是,现在五千美元年薪真是微不足道,难以维持生活。

4. turkey farm
Turkey是火鸡,farm就是农场。

但是,turkey farm合在一起作为俗语却和农场
毫无关系。

那么,什么是turkey farm 呢?在每个政府机构或者私营公司里总会有一些
工作能力低或者是不愿勤恳工作的人;但是,由于种种原因,领导又没有办法解雇这些人。

为了使工作不受影响,这些机构的领导往往把这些人调到一个地方,就像打入冷
宫一样。

实际上也就是把他们养在那里,而这种地方就叫作 turkey farm。

例句:
The man is so incompetent we'd like to fire him. But he has good political connections so we sent him to our turkey farm out in Denver where he can't cause much damage.
那个人实在无能,我们很想解雇他。

但是他和一些政界人物关系很好,所以我们
就把他送到丹佛那个机构里去,那样他就不能再起多大破坏作用了。

从这句话里我们可以看出,在美国靠关系来办事也不是罕见的事。

但是,和有些
国家不同的是,美国的法律很严格,加上各机构都具有很大的独立性,因此这种靠关系来为私利服务的事也只能在一定程度上可行,超越了规章制度和法律所允许的范围
那就危险了。

一旦被揭露,当事人就有被控告和判罪的可能。

我们从每天报纸上就经常能看到这种事。

例句:
There is a secretary in my office who tries to do as little as possible. I have warned her several times. If she continues to behave that way, one day I am going
to send her to the turkey farm.
我办公室里的一个秘书总是设法干得越少越好。

我已经警告她好几回了。

要是她
继续这样下去的话,总有一天我要把她送到那个全是废物的部门去。

人们可能会觉得奇怪,为什么像这样的秘书还不解雇他。

一般来说,美国的私营
公司和企业要解雇工人或雇员还比较容易,因为工作不出成果就直接影响公司的利润。

但是,美国政府部门如果因为一个雇员工作不好而要解雇他,这里牵涉的手续是非常
复杂的。

这也是保障雇员权利的一部份。

但是正因为如此,这些工作效率低的人也就感到很泰然,因为他们知道只要不过份,领导是不会把他怎么样的。

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