turtle

US /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
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龟, 海龟

a reptile with a shell, that lives in the sea and on land

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The sea turtle swam gracefully through the coral reef.
海龟优雅地游过珊瑚礁。
We saw a small turtle basking in the sun on a log.
我们看到一只小乌龟在原木上晒太阳。
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翻转, 倾覆

to turn something upside down, especially a boat or vehicle

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The strong waves threatened to turtle the small fishing boat.
巨浪威胁要掀翻那艘小渔船。
The car turtled after hitting the barrier, landing on its roof.
汽车撞到障碍物后翻了个底朝天,车顶着地。