snapping beetle
US /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/
UK /ˈsnæpɪŋ ˌbiːtl/

名词
1.
叩头虫
a beetle of a family (Elateridae) that when placed on its back can spring into the air with a click, landing on its feet.
示例:
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The child was fascinated by the snapping beetle's ability to flip itself over.
孩子被叩头虫翻身的能力迷住了。
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We found a small snapping beetle under the log.
我们在原木下发现了一只小叩头虫。
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