limpet

US /ˈlɪm.pɪt/
UK /ˈlɪm.pɪt/
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1.

帽贝, 笠螺

a marine mollusk with a low conical shell, found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zone.

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The rock was covered with tiny limpets.
岩石上布满了小小的帽贝。
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He carefully detached a limpet from the rock.
他小心翼翼地将一只帽贝从岩石上剥离下来。
2.

黏人精, 缠人的人

a person who clings to another person or thing.

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He was a real limpet, always following her around.
他真是个黏人精，总是跟着她。
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The child was a little limpet, refusing to let go of his mother's hand.
孩子像个小黏人精，不肯放开妈妈的手。
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