grasshopper
/ˈɡrɑːshɒpə/ · /ˈɡræshɑːpər/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3568 in the learning path
蚱蜢；蚂蚱
Definitions
n. An insect with long back legs used for jumping.
蚱蜢；蚂蚱
Example
A green grasshopper landed on my sleeve in the garden.
花园里，一只绿色蚱蜢落在了我的袖子上。
Grasshoppers provide food for many birds and play an important role in maintaining healthy grassland ecosystems.
蚱蜢为许多鸟类提供食物，在维持健康草原生态系统方面发挥着重要作用。
Collocations
- a green grasshopper
- a grasshopper leaps
- grasshopper species
Usage tip
locust指能形成迁飞群的某些蝗虫。
FAQ
- What does grasshopper mean?
- An insect with long back legs used for jumping.
- How is grasshopper pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡrɑːshɒpə/, US /ˈɡræshɑːpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
