snapping beetle
US /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/
UK /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/
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叩頭蟲
a beetle of a family (Elateridae) that when placed on its back can spring into the air with a click, landing on its feet.
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The child was fascinated by the snapping beetle's ability to flip itself over.
孩子被叩頭蟲翻身的能力迷住了。
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We found a small snapping beetle under the log.
我們在原木下發現了一隻小叩頭蟲。