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单词 smooth newt
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Definition of smooth newt in English:

smooth newt

noun
  • A small yellowish-brown smooth-skinned newt that is widely distributed throughout Europe and western Asia.

    滑欧螈,普通欧螈

    Triturus vulgaris, family Salamandridae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The habitat of the smooth newt ranges from large lakes to densely weeded ditches, but they are most likely to be found in small to medium sized ponds.
    • When on land smooth newts tend to feed on insects, worms and slugs by projecting their tongues to catch prey.
    • The great crested newt is significantly larger than the smooth newt and has warty rather than velvety skin.
    • Male smooth newts have a much more developed wavy dorsal crest in the breeding season.
    • The smooth newt is typically 80-110 mm long, including its tail, and is often mistaken for a lizard.

Definition of smooth newt in US English:

smooth newt

noun
  • A small yellowish-brown smooth-skinned newt that is widely distributed throughout Europe and western Asia.

    滑欧螈,普通欧螈

    Triturus vulgaris, family Salamandridae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The smooth newt is typically 80-110 mm long, including its tail, and is often mistaken for a lizard.
    • Male smooth newts have a much more developed wavy dorsal crest in the breeding season.
    • The great crested newt is significantly larger than the smooth newt and has warty rather than velvety skin.
    • When on land smooth newts tend to feed on insects, worms and slugs by projecting their tongues to catch prey.
    • The habitat of the smooth newt ranges from large lakes to densely weeded ditches, but they are most likely to be found in small to medium sized ponds.
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