spider mite
US /ˈspaɪ.dərˌmaɪt/
UK /ˈspaɪ.dərˌmaɪt/
1.
红蜘蛛, 叶螨
a tiny arachnid, typically red or green, that feeds on plants and can be a serious pest in agriculture and horticulture
:
•
The farmer discovered a severe infestation of spider mites on his tomato plants.
农民发现他的番茄植株上严重感染了红蜘蛛。
•
Organic pesticides can be effective in controlling spider mites.
有机农药可以有效控制红蜘蛛。