单词 | pond dipping |
释义 | > as lemmaspond dipping pond dipping n. the immersion of a person or thing in water; (now) esp. the collection of a sample of the wildlife in a pond by dipping a jar or net into the water. ΚΠ 1885 Trenton (New Jersey) Times 29 June How proud the Salemites and Bostonians must feel when they consider that their ancestors were engaged in the delightful occupation of ‘pond-dipping’ and otherwise maltreating aged women. 1959 T. R. E. Southwood & D. Leston Land & Water Bugs Brit. Isles App. 1. 402 The main methods of collecting are..pond dipping—for water bugs. 2004 Wildlife News May 12/1 Our education staff will help youngsters with pond dipping, minibeast hunting and wildlife-themed arts and crafts. < as lemmas |
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