mosquito
/məˈskiːtəʊ/ · /məˈskiːtoʊ/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2743 in the learning path
蚊子
Definitions
n. A small flying insect whose females bite and suck blood.
蚊子
Example
A mosquito landed on my arm during dinner.
晚饭时，一只蚊子落在了我的胳膊上。
Warmer temperatures may allow mosquito populations to spread into regions where they were previously uncommon.
气温升高可能使蚊子种群扩散到以前蚊子不常见的地区。
Collocations
- mosquito bite
- mosquito net
- mosquito repellent
Usage tip
复数可写mosquitoes或mosquitos。
FAQ
- What does mosquito mean?
- A small flying insect whose females bite and suck blood.
- How is mosquito pronounced?
- UK /məˈskiːtəʊ/, US /məˈskiːtoʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
