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sandworm

/sand-wurm/US // ˈsændˌwɜrm //UK // (ˈsændˌwɜːm) //

沙虫,砂虫,沙蚕,沙尘暴

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of several marine worms that live in sand.
    • : clamworm.

Examples

  • The sandworm is the stuff of nightmares, but Villeneuve’s vision of it has a shivery elegance.

  • After that initial setup, the story moves quickly and you’ll soon be wrapped up in the world of Arrakis, spice, and sandworms.

  • Using as light a sinker as possible, with clam or sandworm bait, the angler may be assured of success.

  • Between these two huge and barren expanses Nubia writhes like a green sandworm along the course of the river.

  • Amut Ben Butler carefully flicked a sandworm off his silver and black girdle.