turtle

noun

1. 海龟
   a large reptile with a hard round shell, that lives in the sea
2. （任何种类的）龟；陆龟；水龟；鳖
   any reptile with a large shell, for example a tortoise or terrapin

1. 海龟;玳瑁
   A turtle is a large reptile which has a thick shell covering its body and which lives in the sea most of the time.

in AM, use 美国英语用 sea turtle


2. 龟
   A turtle is any reptile that has a thick shell around its body, for example a tortoise or terrapin.
3. PHRASE (船)倾覆，翻身
   If a boat turns turtle, it turns upside down when it is in the water.
   1. The tug nearly turned turtle twice, but I managed to keep her upright.
      拖船两次都差点翻个儿，但我设法稳住了船身。

1. The tug nearly turned turtle twice, but I managed to keep her upright.
   拖船两次都差点翻个儿，但我设法稳住了船身。
2. The spill could wipe out the Gulf's turtle population
   这次原油泄漏可能会使波斯湾的海龟灭绝。
3. A turtle in a jar is certainly caught within the reach.
   瓮中之鳖，手到拿来。
4. I can make a turtle.
   我能变出一只乌龟。
5. Our goldfish grew to be four inches long, then our turtle ate him.
   我们的金鱼长到四英寸长时，被家里的乌龟给吃了。
6. That prediction ended up as turtle soup.
   这一预测最终变成了一碗龟汤。
7. The rabbit runs so fast that Mr. Turtle soon falls behind.
   兔子跑的太快了，以至于乌龟很快就落在后面了。
8. I was at the red turtle with one of my students.
   我和一个学生去了“红龟”酒吧。
9. Rabbit and Turtle: Let's pull up the turnip.
   兔子和乌龟：让我们来拔萝卜。
10. I had a turtle, but your mother took it.
    我本来有个海龟的，但是让你妈妈拿走了。
11. This magnificent creature is the giant leatherback turtle.
    这巨大的动物是巨形革龟。
12. Rabbit, Turtle and Little Lucy: Thank you for your help!
    兔子，乌龟和小红帽：谢谢你的帮助。
13. I want a turtle.
    我要的是一只乌龟。嗖！
14. The four masters: Turtle saved you!
    是乌龟救了你！
15. The turtle wins the race.
    乌龟赢了比赛。
16. The turtle, like all reptiles, is cold-blooded.
    海龟和所有爬行动物一样，是冷血动物。
17. Third, he thought turtle meat must be good for the heart and kidneys.
    三，他相信吃龟对心和肾有好处。
18. If a turtle ingests this, it can cause problems.
    如果龟咽下这一点，可能会导致问题。
19. Jamie likes to explore in my room, which is massive to a tiny turtle.
    杰米喜欢探测我的房间。我的房间对于一个小小的乌龟来说，真是太宏大了。
20. As quick as a flash, he chopped off the turtle's head.
    一瞬间，他就把乌龟的头砍了下来。
21. The turtle and the rabbit are ready for a game.
    乌龟和兔子为游戏做准备。
22. Well, that was the end of the Turtle King's rule!
    乌龟大王亚特尔的统治就这样结束了！
23. A snapping turtle digs a hole in the sandy soil with her back claws.
    一只鳄龟用后抓在沙土里挖了一个洞。
24. The turtle can see the finish line.
    乌龟可以看到终线了。
25. One day, a rabbit and a turtle ran a race.
    有一天，兔子和乌龟赛跑。
26. The first time I killed a wild animal, and the second time I caught a big turtle.
    第一次我杀了一只野兽，第二回我捕获了一只大海龟。
27. The secret is: I have a very cute pet, turtle.
    这个秘密就是：我有一只很可爱的宠物，乌龟。
28. We were cooking this turtle for you, sir.
    我们正为你做这只龟，先生。
29. I have a turtle, I love it very much.
    我野生了只心爱的乌龟，我十分爱它。
30. Of or relating to or resembling or being a turtle or tortoise.
    属于龟、或与龟有关、或类似于龟、或是龟。

n.

turn turtle

• （在航行中）倾覆，翻
  to turn over completely while sailing

noun

1. any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming

2. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

   Synonym:    turtleneckpolo-neck

verb

1. hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

2. overturn accidentally
   1. Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!

   Synonym:    capsizeturn turtle