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Basilisk lizards are found throughout tropical areas of Central and South America. Most of the four known species display green or brown coloration, while some also exhibit vibrant blue or red splashes . These lizards can grow to be 70 centimeters in length as adults, but their long, thin tails account for about two-thirds of their total size.
While basilisks have many interesting traits, they are best known for being able to walk on water. Actually, it’s more like running. Nevertheless, basilisks have no problems at all moving across the surface of a lake or stream on their rear legs, a feat that is nearly impossible for most animals. Therefore, it’s not surprising that they are also known as Jesus Lizards, which recalls the biblical story of Jesus walking on water.
The baby splashed water on her mother as her mother bathed her.
小寶寶在媽媽幫她洗澡的時候,潑水到媽媽身上。
The two children had a good time taking a bath and splashing about in the bathtub.
那兩個小孩洗澡洗得很高興,還在浴缸中到處潑水。
Tammy jumped into the swimming pool with a splash.
塔米噗通一聲跳進游泳池裡。
Rose’s debut made a big splash on Broadway.
蘿絲初次登臺亮相就在百老匯造成大轟動。
There are emergency exits at both the front and rear of the movie theater.
這家電影院的前後都有緊急逃生出口。
The racehorse broke one of its rear legs during the race.
這匹賽馬在比賽時摔斷了其中一隻後腿。
The career woman reared a family of five on her own.
這名職業婦女靠自己獨立撫養了一家 5 口。
The couple glided gracefully over the dance floor and wowed us all with their performance.
這對夫妻優雅地滑過舞池,他們的表演使我們所有的人都讚歎不已。
A huge eagle glided over the area, looking for prey.
一隻大老鷹滑翔飛過這區域尋找獵物。
The ice skater's smooth glide ended abruptly when another skater crashed into her.
這名溜冰者的平順滑行在另一名溜冰者撞上她後嘎然而止。
Although both of the airplane’s engines failed, the pilot quickly took it into a glide and landed it safely.
雖然飛機的兩個引擎都故障了,但那飛行員很快將飛機帶入無動力滑行並安全著陸。
Mary slapped her boyfriend across the face when he said something insulting to her.
瑪莉賞了他男友一巴掌,因為他說了汙辱她的話。
Olivia gave her brother a slap because he had snuck out gambling again.
奧莉薇亞打了她弟弟一巴掌,因為他又偷跑出去賭博。
When a less experienced coworker got promoted instead of her, it was a slap in the face to Tina.
當獲得升遷的不是蒂娜,而是一位較無經驗的同事時,這對蒂娜來說是個侮辱。
While looking down at his smartphone, Ralph walked slap into a wall.
雷夫看著智慧型手機的同時,就直接撞上牆了。
The patient exhibited some early signs of the disease.
該名病患出現了這種疾病的若干早期症狀。
The artists exhibited their paintings in the gallery.
這些藝術家在畫廊展示他們的畫作。
We visited the calligraphy exhibit at the National Palace Museum.
我們參觀了在故宮博物院展出的書法展。
The museum displayed exhibits about the local culture.
這座博物館陳列關於當地文化的展示品。
I don't recall seeing that girl before.
我不記得以前曾見過那個女孩子。
I don't remember seeing that girl before.
我不記得以前曾見過那個女孩子。
Toyota has decided to recall all the cars produced in 2004 because of some mechanical problems.
由於若干機械毛病,豐田汽車公司決定召回所有在2004 年生產的車輛。
James has total recall of the events of that night.
詹姆士對那晚發生的事記得清清楚楚。
The company ordered a recall of the dictionary, as the book contained several errors.
公司命令把那本字典全部收回,因為書裡面有好幾處錯誤。
The witness tried to recall every detail of the accident to help with the investigation.
那位目擊者試著回想事故的每個細節,以協助調查。
My uncle's behavior changed after he suffered a stroke.
我叔叔中風之後,行為舉止都變了。
With a stroke of his pen, Simon signed his name.
賽門一筆簽下他的名字。
The champion swimmer's best stroke is definitely backstroke.
這名冠軍泳將最擅長的游法非仰式莫屬。
The player hit a home run with one stroke of his bat.
這名球員用球棒一揮就擊出全壘打。
Scientists say that stroking your pet can improve your mood.
科學家說撫摸寵物可以改善心情。
The party ended at the stroke of midnight.
派對在午夜十二點整時結束。
This river is two kilometers in length.
這條河長 2 公里。
Hard work accounts for Daisy’s success.
努力是黛西成功的原因。
Mary is smart, so it's not surprising that she was accepted into Harvard University.
瑪莉很聰明,因此她錄取哈佛大學一點也不令人訝異。
The riot that took place over the weekend stemmed from some immigration controversies.
週末的暴動起因於某些有爭議性的移民問題。
Though many people think the chameleon can blend into any background, they cannot do this at will.
雖然很多人以為變色龍可以融入任何背景,但牠們卻不能隨心所欲這麼做。