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crickets
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蟋蟀, 蚱蜢
an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night
A cricket is a small insect known for its chirping sound. With its flattened body and long antennae, it is well-adapted for jumping and navigating through vegetation. Crickets are nocturnal creatures, becoming more active during the night when they search for food and mates. The males produce their characteristic chirping sound by rubbing their wings together, a behavior used to attract females and establish territory. While crickets are mostly herbivorous, feeding on plant matter, some species are known to be omnivorous, consuming both plants and small insects. They play an important role in ecosystems as both prey and predators, and their familiar song is often associated with warm summer nights.
- The cricket's chirping filled the evening air, signaling the arrival of dusk.
蟋蟀的鸣叫声充满了傍晚的空气，预示着黄昏的到来。
- Children hunted for crickets in the backyard, listening for their distinctive chirps among the grass.
孩子们在后院寻找蟋蟀，听着草丛中它们独特的鸣叫声。
- Crickets are nocturnal insects, emerging at night to feed on plant matter and mate.
蟋蟀是夜行性昆虫，夜间出来以植物为食并交配。
- In some regions, crickets are considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or roasted as a protein-rich snack.
在一些地区，蟋蟀被认为是一种美味，作为富含蛋白质的小吃被油炸或烤制食用。
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板球, 板球运动
a game played by two teams of eleven players who try to get points by hitting the ball with a wooden bat and running between two sets of vertical wooden sticks
Cricket is a team sport played between two teams, usually of eleven players each, on an oval-shaped field. The objective is to score more runs than the opposing team. One team bats, and the other team bowls and tries to stop the batters from scoring. The batter’s goal is to hit the ball and run back and forth between two markers to score runs or by hitting the ball to the boundary of the field. The bowling team tries to get the batter out by hitting the wickets with the ball, catching the ball, or using other methods. The game is played in different formats, with teams trying to score the most runs before the game ends.
- Cricket requires a good understanding of strategy.
板球需要对策略有很好的理解。
- I enjoy watching cricket games on television.
我喜欢在电视上看板球比赛。
- My brother taught me how to play cricket.
我哥哥教我如何打板球。
- The cricket team practiced every day after school.
板球队每天放学后都练习。
- We need a new cricket bat for the next season.
我们需要一个新的板球球棒来迎接下一个赛季。