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grasshoppers

/ˈɡræsˌhɑːpərz/ /ˈɡræsˌhɑːpəz/

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noun

蚂蚱，蝗虫。

A mostly herbivorous insect of the order Orthoptera, noted for its ability to jump long distances and for the habit of some species communicating by stridulation; they are related to but distinct from crickets.

Examples :

"The farmer worried about his crops because the field was full of grasshoppers eating the leaves. "

农民很担心他的庄稼，因为田里到处都是蚂蚱，正在吃叶子。

insect animal nature biology organism environment

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noun

绿薄荷酒，草蜢。

A cocktail made with crème de menthe and optionally with crème de cacao.

Examples :

"At the party, my cousin ordered a grasshopper. "

在聚会上，我表妹点了一杯绿薄荷酒，也就是草蜢。

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noun

Miao zi, 好苗子。

A young student in initial stages of training who has been chosen on account of their obvious talent.

Examples :

"The sensei patiently guided his grasshoppers, recognizing the spark of potential in each young martial artist. "

老师耐心地指导着他的好苗子们，他能看出每个年轻武术家身上都有着潜力。

education person job

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钢琴擒纵器, 顶杆.

In ordinary square or upright pianos of London make, the escapement lever or jack, so made that it can be taken out and replaced with the key.

Examples :

"The piano tuner carefully removed the grasshoppers from the old square piano to clean them and ensure the keys worked properly. "

钢琴调音师小心地从老式方钢琴中取出顶杆，以便清洁它们并确保琴键正常工作。

music machine technical part