box turtle
US /ˈbɑːks ˌtɜːr.tl̩/
UK /ˈbɑːks ˌtɜːr.tl̩/
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箱龜
a North American turtle that can completely enclose itself in its shell
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We saw a box turtle slowly crossing the road.
我們看到一隻箱龜緩慢地穿過馬路。
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The box turtle pulled its head and limbs into its shell when approached.
當有人靠近時，箱龜將頭和四肢縮回殼中。