creepy-crawly

英 [ˌkriːpi ˈkrɔːli] 美 [ˌkriːpi ˈkrɔːli]

n.  (使人厌恶的)爬虫,蠕虫

复数:creepy-crawlies



牛津词典

noun

  1. (使人厌恶的)爬虫,蠕虫
    an insect, a worm , etc. when you think of it as unpleasant

    柯林斯词典

    1. (常为儿语,指让人害怕或厌恶的)爬虫,蠕虫
      You can refer to insects as creepy-crawlies when they give you a feeling of fear or disgust. This word is mainly used by children.

      双语例句

      1. Don't swat! That creepy-crawly could save lives!
        别拍,那虫子也许能挽救生命!
      2. Mummy, Mummy, there is a creepy-crawly on my bed!
        妈咪,妈咪,有一只小虫子在我的床上!

      英英释义

      noun

      1. an animal that creeps or crawls (such as worms or spiders or insects)

        adj

        1. causing a sensation as of things crawling on your skin
          1. a creepy story
          2. I had a creepy-crawly feeling

          Synonym:    creepy