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单词 goliath beetle
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Definition of goliath beetle in English:

goliath beetle

nounɡəˌlʌɪəθ ˈbiːtl
  • A very large, boldly marked tropical beetle related to the chafers, the male of which has a forked horn on the head.

    金龟虫

    Genus Goliathus, family Scarabaeidae: several species, in particular G. giganteus of Africa, which is the largest known beetle

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The royal goliath beetle is a native of western Africa.
    • In Africa there are the goliath beetles that can grow to a length of over five inches, where they noisily fly about looking for nectar and tree sap.
    • There may be others out there, lurking in the jungle, that are even bigger than the goliath beetle.
    • Scarab beetles like the goliath beetle help to recycle ‘used material’ and keep the earth a clean place to live.
    • Of all the insects discovered so far, the goliath beetle is the world's record holder for size.

Definition of goliath beetle in US English:

goliath beetle

noun
  • A very large, boldly marked tropical beetle related to the chafers, the male of which has a forked horn on the head.

    金龟虫

    Genus Goliathus, family Scarabaeidae: several species, in particular G. giganteus of Africa, which is the largest known beetle

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Scarab beetles like the goliath beetle help to recycle ‘used material’ and keep the earth a clean place to live.
    • There may be others out there, lurking in the jungle, that are even bigger than the goliath beetle.
    • The royal goliath beetle is a native of western Africa.
    • Of all the insects discovered so far, the goliath beetle is the world's record holder for size.
    • In Africa there are the goliath beetles that can grow to a length of over five inches, where they noisily fly about looking for nectar and tree sap.
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