scorpion

US /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
UK /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/
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蝎子

a terrestrial arachnid with a segmented tail ending in a venomous sting, found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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Be careful, there might be a scorpion hiding under that rock.
小心,那块石头下面可能藏着一只蝎子
The desert is home to many species of scorpion.
沙漠是许多蝎子的家园。