noun🔗Share蝎子 Any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones, related to the spiders, characterised by two large front pincers and a curved tail with a venomous sting in the end."The peasants put two scorpions in a large bottle, and then take wagers as to which will win the struggle. Slowly the scorpions circle each other, until one lashes out at the other, and strikes him dead."农民们把两只蝎子放进一个大瓶子里,然后打赌看哪一只会赢得争斗。蝎子们慢慢地互相绕圈,直到其中一只猛扑向另一只,并将其蜇死。animalinsectorganismbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蝎子炮,抛石机 An ancient military engine for hurling stones and other missiles."During the siege, the Roman army used scorpions to bombard the city walls with heavy rocks. "在围攻期间,罗马军队使用蝎子炮向城墙投掷巨石,进行轰击。militaryweaponmachinehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蝎子,心肠歹毒的人。 A very spiteful or vindictive person."The gossiping classmates were like scorpions, always looking for ways to hurt others' reputations. "那些爱嚼舌根的同学就像蝎子一样,总想着怎么败坏别人的名声,心肠真够歹毒的。characterpersonattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蝎子式 A cheerleading move in which one foot is pulled back and held up with both hands while the performer stands on the other foot."During cheerleading practice, Sarah perfected her scorpions, balancing gracefully while holding her foot high above her head. "在啦啦队训练期间,萨拉精进了她的蝎子式,优雅地保持平衡,同时将她的脚高高举过头顶。sportdanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share蝎子鞭,蝎尾鞭 A whip with points like a scorpion's tail."The cruel prison guards used scorpions on the prisoners' backs, leaving painful welts. "那些残忍的狱卒用蝎尾鞭抽打囚犯的后背,留下一道道痛苦的鞭痕。weaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading