妙语佳句:

a type of:一种

Ostrich is a type of large bird that can run very fast.

鸵鸟是一种跑得很快的大鸟。

be known as:众所周知的 ...

He was known as a reliable man.

他以可信赖的人着称。

make a sound:发出声音

So absorbed was he that we didn't dare to make a sound.

他是那样全神贯注，我们都不敢出声了。

protected species:受保护物种

As a national treasure and a protected species, panda Jingjing is adored by people everywhere.

作为中国国宝，大熊猫晶晶深得世界人民的喜爱

Giant Salamander:娃娃鱼, 鲵

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在中国 ,它被称之为娃娃鱼。

成年体长1~1.5米。

它被视为美味佳肴。

上期答案:

According to the monks, this turtle had been given to the temple during the Ming dynasty.
It was thought to be the oldest animal on Earth.
And there is now a growing network of nature reserves through southern China.