oil beetle
US /ˈɔɪl ˌbiː.təl/
UK /ˈɔɪl ˌbiː.təl/
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油甲虫
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.
孩子们被警告不要触摸油甲虫，因为它会分泌防御性液体。
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The distinctive black color and soft body are characteristics of an oil beetle.
独特的黑色和柔软的身体是油甲虫的特征。