borer
US /ˈbɔːr.ɚ/
UK /ˈbɔː.rər/
名詞
1.
鑽孔蟲, 蛀蟲
an insect larva that bores into wood, plants, or fruit
範例:
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The tree was infested with wood borers.
這棵樹被木材鑽孔蟲侵擾了。
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Corn borers can cause significant damage to crops.
玉米螟蟲會對農作物造成嚴重損害。
2.
鑽孔機, 鑽頭
a tool or machine for boring holes
範例:
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The construction crew used a large borer to create holes for the foundation.
施工隊使用大型鑽孔機為地基打孔。
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He sharpened the borer before starting the work.
他在開始工作前磨尖了鑽孔器。