reptile
US /ˈrep.taɪl/
UK /ˈrep.taɪl/
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爬行动物
a vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
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Snakes are fascinating reptiles.
蛇是迷人的爬行动物。
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The museum has an exhibit on ancient reptiles.
博物馆有一个关于古代爬行动物的展览。