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gecko

/gek-oh/US // ˈgɛk oʊ //UK // (ˈɡɛkəʊ) //

壁虎,壁画,守宫,墙角石

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    plural geck·os, geck·oes.

    • : any of numerous small, mostly nocturnal tropical lizards of the family Gekkonidae, usually having toe pads that can cling to smooth surfaces: the largest species, Gekko gecko, is sometimes kept as a pet.

Examples

  • Not a frail beast, this species hunts down other insects and has been reported to catch prey as large as a gecko.

  • Studying a gecko is not only about the gecko’s health or about understanding basic biology, but could also provide key information to further research on other organisms, including humans.

  • Locally this gecko is known as escorpin; the natives believe it to be deadly poisonous.

  • Another quaint lizard, was what is generally known as the gecko.

  • Although I am very fond of the nimble little gecko, I must admit that he is an out-and-out glutton.

  • The lachrymal duct first appears in the tailed amphibians; in snakes and gecko lizards, however, it opens into the mouth.

  • The cry of the small house lizard, a kind of gecko, is unlucky in certain conditions.