Definition of reptile in English:

reptile

noun ˈrɛptʌɪl

1A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
爬行动物
Class Reptilia: orders Chelonia (turtles and tortoises), Squamata (snakes and lizards), Rhynchocephalia (the tuatara), and Crocodylia (crocodilians). Modern reptiles are cold-blooded, though among extinct groups, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and ichthyosaurs, some may have been warm-blooded
Example sentencesExamples
- I thought it was just some cautionary warning about feeding reptiles.
- One of only two remaining alligator species in the world, this reptile has the dubious distinction of being the planet's most endangered species.
- Sculptures depicting serpents, reptiles, fowl, and other animals were fashioned by Doyle from tree limbs and trunks, driftwood, and scrap pieces of lumber.
- Meanwhile, a top-secret government agency that deals in the paranormal is hot on the tracks of the mysterious reptile sighted in the skies of California.
- Instead of preying on the nocturnal rat, for instance, the diurnal mongoose turned its attention to native birds and reptiles, many of which appeared to decline in Caribbean and Hawaiian locales.
- He's really a wildlife photographer; to get his shots, he turns into an adventurer who has learned much about reptiles - snakes being his favorite cold-blooded creature.
- Anyone who wants to find out more about the giant reptiles should have a look here.
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Far North Queensland takes the idea of a tourist facility for the viewing of native reptiles in their natural habitat to another level.
- Stainton has helmed Irwin's cable exploits for years, and he understands the inherent drama and suspense in diddling with deadly snakes and toothy reptiles.
- The Jurassic and Cretaceous together were the age of giant reptiles.
- The lectures offered include one about reptiles and amphibians native to Kentucky, which includes a chance for the children to handle live, non-venomous snakes, lizards, salamanders, toads and frogs.
- On many occasions, Karen has observed a female hippo grooming a crocodile basking in the sun, licking the reptile's hide for up to 15 minutes, then ending the session with a huge open-mouth gape.
- It provides an important habitat for almost 400 species of migratory birds, 80 species of mammals, and 40 species of reptiles and amphibians.
- Several hunts organized by the city government over the past months turned up empty-handed, apparently since cold-blooded reptiles are not very active during the chillier months.
- It is considered one of the world's most endangered reptiles, with fewer than 500 individuals living in three tiny islands off the coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Over 3,000 reptiles, birds and mammals live in the park in their natural habitats.
- More than 70 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 80 species of reptiles and amphibians, and hundreds of insects, spiders and scorpions have been recorded in the reserve.
- ‘A Molecular Phylogeny of Reptiles,’ published in 1999 in the journal Science, presents evidence that supports a re-ordering of the relationships among living reptiles.
- When gazed upon by so many strangers, some of the Snake men appeared to be more nervous, and did not handle the reptiles in the fearless manner which marked earlier performances.
- An RSPCA dragnet of the area surrounding the pond failed to locate the beast, and the organisation warned locals to keep their eyes peeled for rogue reptiles.
2informal A person regarded with loathing and contempt.
〈非正式〉可鄙的人，卑鄙小人
are you contradicting me, you ignorant little reptile?

adjective ˈrɛptʌɪl

attributive Belonging to a reptile or to the class of reptiles.
爬行动物的，爬行动物纲的
reptile eggs
爬行动物的卵。
Example sentencesExamples
- If there were too much light she would naturally see the reptile slithering up and down the bell-pull, and make too correct an identification.
- Experts speculate that the python could fight its way to the top of the food chain, ousting its native reptile adversary.
- Picard also predicts that animal prints will overtake the popular reptile looks, and that metallic shades will gain prominence.
- I note that skrimslis an Icelandic monster, chronicled in Fortean Times, possibly a sort of reptile living in lakes.
- I purchased this particular turtle because he didn't take his eyes off me the entire time I was in the reptile store.
- Visitors entered a run-down building in a downscale neighborhood to discover what appeared to be a decrepit, abandoned reptile zoo.
- The reptile population ranges from a variety of venomous and harmless snakes to the endangered blue-tongued lizard and the goanna, a monitor lizard that grows to 8 feet.
- You can use the comments to place facilities like chairs, vending machines, toilet blocks and new displays like a reptile house.
- I don't know what else it would be used for, but in herpetology it is used for incubating reptile eggs.
- On the family tree of evolution, it dates back to the beginnings of reptile evolution in the Carboniferous era.
- It reminded me of the ‘Arena’ episode, where Captain Kirk battled a fearsome guy in a reptile suit.
- Ruthie and Winfield run in from the fields with reptile eggs.
- He has remade a whole small shop building in King's Cross into an imaginary reptile house, except there aren't any reptiles in the museum cases!
- Only about 10% of reptile species in zoos have reproduced.
- There was also a problem with illegal imports from Thailand into the United States, including ivory jewelry, sea turtle products, leopard and tiger parts and products, and a large variety of reptile products.
- The reptile picture reminded me of Evan's room.
- The simplified naturalism of marine and reptile masks and their widespread distribution make it difficult to determine their origin.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin, neuter of reptilis, from Latin rept- 'crawled', from the verb repere.

A mention of reptiles today conjures up a picture of snakes and lizards, but in the 14th century the word included other creatures. It comes from Latin repere ‘to crawl’ and was originally used for any creeping or crawling animal. The first use of reptile as an insulting term for a person is found in Henry Fielding's Tom Jones (1749) ‘For a little reptile of a critic to presume to find fault with any of its parts…is a most presumptuous absurdity.’

Definition of reptile in US English:

reptile

noun

1A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land.
爬行动物
Class Reptilia: orders Chelonia (turtles and tortoises), Squamata (snakes and lizards), Rhynchocephalia (the tuatara), and Crocodylia (crocodilians). Modern reptiles are cold-blooded, though among extinct groups, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and ichthyosaurs, some may have been warm-blooded
Example sentencesExamples
- Meanwhile, a top-secret government agency that deals in the paranormal is hot on the tracks of the mysterious reptile sighted in the skies of California.
- The Jurassic and Cretaceous together were the age of giant reptiles.
- Anyone who wants to find out more about the giant reptiles should have a look here.
- An RSPCA dragnet of the area surrounding the pond failed to locate the beast, and the organisation warned locals to keep their eyes peeled for rogue reptiles.
- Stainton has helmed Irwin's cable exploits for years, and he understands the inherent drama and suspense in diddling with deadly snakes and toothy reptiles.
- When gazed upon by so many strangers, some of the Snake men appeared to be more nervous, and did not handle the reptiles in the fearless manner which marked earlier performances.
- Sculptures depicting serpents, reptiles, fowl, and other animals were fashioned by Doyle from tree limbs and trunks, driftwood, and scrap pieces of lumber.
- Over 3,000 reptiles, birds and mammals live in the park in their natural habitats.
- The lectures offered include one about reptiles and amphibians native to Kentucky, which includes a chance for the children to handle live, non-venomous snakes, lizards, salamanders, toads and frogs.
- Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Far North Queensland takes the idea of a tourist facility for the viewing of native reptiles in their natural habitat to another level.
- One of only two remaining alligator species in the world, this reptile has the dubious distinction of being the planet's most endangered species.
- It is considered one of the world's most endangered reptiles, with fewer than 500 individuals living in three tiny islands off the coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Several hunts organized by the city government over the past months turned up empty-handed, apparently since cold-blooded reptiles are not very active during the chillier months.
- ‘A Molecular Phylogeny of Reptiles,’ published in 1999 in the journal Science, presents evidence that supports a re-ordering of the relationships among living reptiles.
- He's really a wildlife photographer; to get his shots, he turns into an adventurer who has learned much about reptiles - snakes being his favorite cold-blooded creature.
- More than 70 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 80 species of reptiles and amphibians, and hundreds of insects, spiders and scorpions have been recorded in the reserve.
- It provides an important habitat for almost 400 species of migratory birds, 80 species of mammals, and 40 species of reptiles and amphibians.
- On many occasions, Karen has observed a female hippo grooming a crocodile basking in the sun, licking the reptile's hide for up to 15 minutes, then ending the session with a huge open-mouth gape.
- I thought it was just some cautionary warning about feeding reptiles.
- Instead of preying on the nocturnal rat, for instance, the diurnal mongoose turned its attention to native birds and reptiles, many of which appeared to decline in Caribbean and Hawaiian locales.
2informal A person regarded with loathing and contempt.
〈非正式〉可鄙的人，卑鄙小人

adjective

attributive Belonging to a reptile or to the class of reptiles.
爬行动物的，爬行动物纲的
reptile eggs
爬行动物的卵。
Example sentencesExamples
- The simplified naturalism of marine and reptile masks and their widespread distribution make it difficult to determine their origin.
- You can use the comments to place facilities like chairs, vending machines, toilet blocks and new displays like a reptile house.
- It reminded me of the ‘Arena’ episode, where Captain Kirk battled a fearsome guy in a reptile suit.
- Picard also predicts that animal prints will overtake the popular reptile looks, and that metallic shades will gain prominence.
- There was also a problem with illegal imports from Thailand into the United States, including ivory jewelry, sea turtle products, leopard and tiger parts and products, and a large variety of reptile products.
- If there were too much light she would naturally see the reptile slithering up and down the bell-pull, and make too correct an identification.
- He has remade a whole small shop building in King's Cross into an imaginary reptile house, except there aren't any reptiles in the museum cases!
- On the family tree of evolution, it dates back to the beginnings of reptile evolution in the Carboniferous era.
- Ruthie and Winfield run in from the fields with reptile eggs.
- Only about 10% of reptile species in zoos have reproduced.
- I purchased this particular turtle because he didn't take his eyes off me the entire time I was in the reptile store.
- I note that skrimslis an Icelandic monster, chronicled in Fortean Times, possibly a sort of reptile living in lakes.
- The reptile population ranges from a variety of venomous and harmless snakes to the endangered blue-tongued lizard and the goanna, a monitor lizard that grows to 8 feet.
- I don't know what else it would be used for, but in herpetology it is used for incubating reptile eggs.
- The reptile picture reminded me of Evan's room.
- Visitors entered a run-down building in a downscale neighborhood to discover what appeared to be a decrepit, abandoned reptile zoo.
- Experts speculate that the python could fight its way to the top of the food chain, ousting its native reptile adversary.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin, neuter of reptilis, from Latin rept- ‘crawled’, from the verb repere.

词汇	reptile
释义	Definition of reptile in English: reptile noun ˈrɛptʌɪl 1A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land. 爬行动物 Class Reptilia: orders Chelonia (turtles and tortoises), Squamata (snakes and lizards), Rhynchocephalia (the tuatara), and Crocodylia (crocodilians). Modern reptiles are cold-blooded, though among extinct groups, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and ichthyosaurs, some may have been warm-blooded Example sentencesExamples I thought it was just some cautionary warning about feeding reptiles. One of only two remaining alligator species in the world, this reptile has the dubious distinction of being the planet's most endangered species. Sculptures depicting serpents, reptiles, fowl, and other animals were fashioned by Doyle from tree limbs and trunks, driftwood, and scrap pieces of lumber. Meanwhile, a top-secret government agency that deals in the paranormal is hot on the tracks of the mysterious reptile sighted in the skies of California. Instead of preying on the nocturnal rat, for instance, the diurnal mongoose turned its attention to native birds and reptiles, many of which appeared to decline in Caribbean and Hawaiian locales. He's really a wildlife photographer; to get his shots, he turns into an adventurer who has learned much about reptiles - snakes being his favorite cold-blooded creature. Anyone who wants to find out more about the giant reptiles should have a look here. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Far North Queensland takes the idea of a tourist facility for the viewing of native reptiles in their natural habitat to another level. Stainton has helmed Irwin's cable exploits for years, and he understands the inherent drama and suspense in diddling with deadly snakes and toothy reptiles. The Jurassic and Cretaceous together were the age of giant reptiles. The lectures offered include one about reptiles and amphibians native to Kentucky, which includes a chance for the children to handle live, non-venomous snakes, lizards, salamanders, toads and frogs. On many occasions, Karen has observed a female hippo grooming a crocodile basking in the sun, licking the reptile's hide for up to 15 minutes, then ending the session with a huge open-mouth gape. It provides an important habitat for almost 400 species of migratory birds, 80 species of mammals, and 40 species of reptiles and amphibians. Several hunts organized by the city government over the past months turned up empty-handed, apparently since cold-blooded reptiles are not very active during the chillier months. It is considered one of the world's most endangered reptiles, with fewer than 500 individuals living in three tiny islands off the coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Over 3,000 reptiles, birds and mammals live in the park in their natural habitats. More than 70 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 80 species of reptiles and amphibians, and hundreds of insects, spiders and scorpions have been recorded in the reserve. ‘A Molecular Phylogeny of Reptiles,’ published in 1999 in the journal Science, presents evidence that supports a re-ordering of the relationships among living reptiles. When gazed upon by so many strangers, some of the Snake men appeared to be more nervous, and did not handle the reptiles in the fearless manner which marked earlier performances. An RSPCA dragnet of the area surrounding the pond failed to locate the beast, and the organisation warned locals to keep their eyes peeled for rogue reptiles. 2informal A person regarded with loathing and contempt. 〈非正式〉可鄙的人，卑鄙小人 are you contradicting me, you ignorant little reptile? adjective ˈrɛptʌɪl attributive Belonging to a reptile or to the class of reptiles. 爬行动物的，爬行动物纲的 reptile eggs 爬行动物的卵。 Example sentencesExamples If there were too much light she would naturally see the reptile slithering up and down the bell-pull, and make too correct an identification. Experts speculate that the python could fight its way to the top of the food chain, ousting its native reptile adversary. Picard also predicts that animal prints will overtake the popular reptile looks, and that metallic shades will gain prominence. I note that skrimslis an Icelandic monster, chronicled in Fortean Times, possibly a sort of reptile living in lakes. I purchased this particular turtle because he didn't take his eyes off me the entire time I was in the reptile store. Visitors entered a run-down building in a downscale neighborhood to discover what appeared to be a decrepit, abandoned reptile zoo. The reptile population ranges from a variety of venomous and harmless snakes to the endangered blue-tongued lizard and the goanna, a monitor lizard that grows to 8 feet. You can use the comments to place facilities like chairs, vending machines, toilet blocks and new displays like a reptile house. I don't know what else it would be used for, but in herpetology it is used for incubating reptile eggs. On the family tree of evolution, it dates back to the beginnings of reptile evolution in the Carboniferous era. It reminded me of the ‘Arena’ episode, where Captain Kirk battled a fearsome guy in a reptile suit. Ruthie and Winfield run in from the fields with reptile eggs. He has remade a whole small shop building in King's Cross into an imaginary reptile house, except there aren't any reptiles in the museum cases! Only about 10% of reptile species in zoos have reproduced. There was also a problem with illegal imports from Thailand into the United States, including ivory jewelry, sea turtle products, leopard and tiger parts and products, and a large variety of reptile products. The reptile picture reminded me of Evan's room. The simplified naturalism of marine and reptile masks and their widespread distribution make it difficult to determine their origin. Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin, neuter of reptilis, from Latin rept- 'crawled', from the verb repere. A mention of reptiles today conjures up a picture of snakes and lizards, but in the 14th century the word included other creatures. It comes from Latin repere ‘to crawl’ and was originally used for any creeping or crawling animal. The first use of reptile as an insulting term for a person is found in Henry Fielding's Tom Jones (1749) ‘For a little reptile of a critic to presume to find fault with any of its parts…is a most presumptuous absurdity.’ Definition of reptile in US English: reptile noun 1A vertebrate animal of a class that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. They are distinguished by having a dry scaly skin and typically laying soft-shelled eggs on land. 爬行动物 Class Reptilia: orders Chelonia (turtles and tortoises), Squamata (snakes and lizards), Rhynchocephalia (the tuatara), and Crocodylia (crocodilians). Modern reptiles are cold-blooded, though among extinct groups, including dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and ichthyosaurs, some may have been warm-blooded Example sentencesExamples Meanwhile, a top-secret government agency that deals in the paranormal is hot on the tracks of the mysterious reptile sighted in the skies of California. The Jurassic and Cretaceous together were the age of giant reptiles. Anyone who wants to find out more about the giant reptiles should have a look here. An RSPCA dragnet of the area surrounding the pond failed to locate the beast, and the organisation warned locals to keep their eyes peeled for rogue reptiles. Stainton has helmed Irwin's cable exploits for years, and he understands the inherent drama and suspense in diddling with deadly snakes and toothy reptiles. When gazed upon by so many strangers, some of the Snake men appeared to be more nervous, and did not handle the reptiles in the fearless manner which marked earlier performances. Sculptures depicting serpents, reptiles, fowl, and other animals were fashioned by Doyle from tree limbs and trunks, driftwood, and scrap pieces of lumber. Over 3,000 reptiles, birds and mammals live in the park in their natural habitats. The lectures offered include one about reptiles and amphibians native to Kentucky, which includes a chance for the children to handle live, non-venomous snakes, lizards, salamanders, toads and frogs. Hartley's Crocodile Adventures in Far North Queensland takes the idea of a tourist facility for the viewing of native reptiles in their natural habitat to another level. One of only two remaining alligator species in the world, this reptile has the dubious distinction of being the planet's most endangered species. It is considered one of the world's most endangered reptiles, with fewer than 500 individuals living in three tiny islands off the coast of St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Several hunts organized by the city government over the past months turned up empty-handed, apparently since cold-blooded reptiles are not very active during the chillier months. ‘A Molecular Phylogeny of Reptiles,’ published in 1999 in the journal Science, presents evidence that supports a re-ordering of the relationships among living reptiles. He's really a wildlife photographer; to get his shots, he turns into an adventurer who has learned much about reptiles - snakes being his favorite cold-blooded creature. More than 70 species of mammals, 300 species of birds, 80 species of reptiles and amphibians, and hundreds of insects, spiders and scorpions have been recorded in the reserve. It provides an important habitat for almost 400 species of migratory birds, 80 species of mammals, and 40 species of reptiles and amphibians. On many occasions, Karen has observed a female hippo grooming a crocodile basking in the sun, licking the reptile's hide for up to 15 minutes, then ending the session with a huge open-mouth gape. I thought it was just some cautionary warning about feeding reptiles. Instead of preying on the nocturnal rat, for instance, the diurnal mongoose turned its attention to native birds and reptiles, many of which appeared to decline in Caribbean and Hawaiian locales. 2informal A person regarded with loathing and contempt. 〈非正式〉可鄙的人，卑鄙小人 adjective attributive Belonging to a reptile or to the class of reptiles. 爬行动物的，爬行动物纲的 reptile eggs 爬行动物的卵。 Example sentencesExamples The simplified naturalism of marine and reptile masks and their widespread distribution make it difficult to determine their origin. You can use the comments to place facilities like chairs, vending machines, toilet blocks and new displays like a reptile house. It reminded me of the ‘Arena’ episode, where Captain Kirk battled a fearsome guy in a reptile suit. Picard also predicts that animal prints will overtake the popular reptile looks, and that metallic shades will gain prominence. There was also a problem with illegal imports from Thailand into the United States, including ivory jewelry, sea turtle products, leopard and tiger parts and products, and a large variety of reptile products. If there were too much light she would naturally see the reptile slithering up and down the bell-pull, and make too correct an identification. He has remade a whole small shop building in King's Cross into an imaginary reptile house, except there aren't any reptiles in the museum cases! On the family tree of evolution, it dates back to the beginnings of reptile evolution in the Carboniferous era. Ruthie and Winfield run in from the fields with reptile eggs. Only about 10% of reptile species in zoos have reproduced. I purchased this particular turtle because he didn't take his eyes off me the entire time I was in the reptile store. I note that skrimslis an Icelandic monster, chronicled in Fortean Times, possibly a sort of reptile living in lakes. The reptile population ranges from a variety of venomous and harmless snakes to the endangered blue-tongued lizard and the goanna, a monitor lizard that grows to 8 feet. I don't know what else it would be used for, but in herpetology it is used for incubating reptile eggs. The reptile picture reminded me of Evan's room. Visitors entered a run-down building in a downscale neighborhood to discover what appeared to be a decrepit, abandoned reptile zoo. Experts speculate that the python could fight its way to the top of the food chain, ousting its native reptile adversary. Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin, neuter of reptilis, from Latin rept- ‘crawled’, from the verb repere.
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