weevil
US /ˈwiː.vəl/
UK /ˈwiː.vəl/
1.
ゾウムシ
a small beetle with an elongated snout, many kinds of which feed on plants and are pests of crops or stored foods.
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The farmer discovered a large infestation of weevils in his grain silo.
農家は穀物サイロで大量のゾウムシの発生を発見した。
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To prevent weevils, store flour and grains in airtight containers.
ゾウムシを防ぐには、小麦粉や穀物を密閉容器に保管してください。