sidewinder
US /ˈsaɪdˌwaɪn.dər/
UK /ˈsaɪdˌwaɪn.dər/
名词
1.
响尾蛇, 角响尾蛇
a small, venomous rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) of the southwestern US and northern Mexico, which moves by a characteristic sideways looping motion.
示例:
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The desert guide warned us about the dangers of the sidewinder.
沙漠向导警告我们响尾蛇的危险。
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The sidewinder's unique movement allows it to travel efficiently across loose sand.
响尾蛇独特的移动方式使其能够高效地穿越松散的沙地。
2.
响尾蛇, 空对空导弹
a type of air-to-air missile, typically heat-seeking.
示例:
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The fighter jet was armed with Sidewinder missiles.
战斗机装备了响尾蛇导弹。
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The pilot locked onto the target with a Sidewinder.
飞行员用响尾蛇锁定了目标。