American cockroach
US /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
UK /əˈmer.ɪ.kən ˈkɑːk.roʊtʃ/
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美洲大蠊
a large reddish-brown cockroach (Periplaneta americana) that is a common pest in homes and businesses, especially in warm climates
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We found an American cockroach scurrying across the kitchen floor.
我們發現一隻美洲大蠊在廚房地板上亂竄。
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American cockroaches are known for their ability to fly short distances.
美洲大蠊以其短距離飛行能力而聞名。