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alligators

/ˈæ.lɪ.ɡeɪ.təz/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.ɾɚz/

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noun

短吻鳄，鳄鱼.

Either of two species of large amphibious reptile, Alligator mississippiensis or Alligator sinensis, in the genus Alligator within order Crocodilia, which have sharp teeth and very strong jaws and are native to the Americas and China, respectively.

Examples :

"All you could see of the alligator were its two eyes above the water, and suddenly it snatched up and caught the poor bird with its strong jaws full of sharp teeth."

你只能看到那只短吻鳄露出水面的两只眼睛，突然，它用长满利齿的强有力下颚猛地叼起并捉住了那只可怜的小鸟。

animal biology nature organism environment

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noun

非洲侏儒鳄，小鳄鱼

Dwarf crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)

Examples :

"The zoo had a special exhibit showcasing alligators, which are actually a type of dwarf crocodile. "

动物园有一个特别展览，专门展示非洲侏儒鳄，也就是小鳄鱼。

animal biology nature

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noun

鳄鱼剪，鳄鱼式破碎机

Any of various machines with strong jaws, one of which opens like the movable jaw of an alligator.

Examples :

"The mechanic used the alligators to grip the rusty pipe before trying to unscrew it. "

那个机械师用鳄鱼钳夹紧了生锈的管道，然后才试图把它拧开。

machine technology

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noun

鳄鱼式火车头，长头火车头

Any of various vehicles that have relatively long, low noses in front of a cab or other, usually windowed, structure.

Examples :

"The trucking company specialized in hauling oversized loads with their fleet of powerful alligators. "

这家货运公司专门用他们强大的鳄鱼式火车头车队运输超大货物。

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verb

龟裂，裂纹。

(of paint or other coatings) To crack in a pattern resembling an alligator's skin.

Examples :

"The old paint on the porch railing had alligator-ed, showing a network of cracks like an alligator's hide. "

门廊栏杆上的旧漆已经龟裂了，呈现出像鳄鱼皮一样的网状裂纹。

appearance material condition

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noun

捆绑者，束缚者

One who binds or ties.

Examples :

"This definition of "alligator" is incorrect. Alligators are large reptiles. Here's a sentence illustrating the REAL definition of "alligators": The wildlife preserve warned visitors to stay away from the pond because of the alligators. "

野生动物保护区警告游客远离池塘，因为池塘里有鳄鱼。