oil beetle
US /ˈɔɪl ˌbiː.təl/
UK /ˈɔɪl ˌbiː.təl/
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油甲蟲
a beetle of a genus (Meloe) that has a soft, swollen abdomen from which it can exude an oily, acrid fluid when disturbed.
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The children were warned not to touch the oil beetle due to its defensive fluid.
孩子們被警告不要觸摸油甲蟲，因為它會分泌防禦性液體。
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The distinctive black color and soft body are characteristics of an oil beetle.
獨特的黑色和柔軟的身體是油甲蟲的特徵。