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单词 earthworm
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earthwormnoun [ C ]

uk/ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/us/ˈɝːθ.wɝːm/

a common type of worm that moves through the earth

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Worms, snails, slugs & similar animals

  • annelid
  • centipede
  • flatworm
  • gastropod
  • leech
  • millepede
  • millipede
  • nematode
  • roundworm
  • slug
  • snail
  • tapeworm
  • woodlouse
  • worm

Examples from literature

  • These included the use of earthworms to create soil nutrients, plant-oil pesticides, and predator insects to kill pests. 
  • Earthworms were not plentiful on the island. 
  • He carefully picked his way on tiptoe among the earthworms, without killing a single one. 
  • Mr. Darwin believes that traces of it can be found in earthworms and other annelids. 
  • One day my sister threw a handful of earthworms on to my dress. 
  • The constant stirring up of the soil by earthworms is an aid in keeping the soil open to air and water. 

earthwormnoun [ C ]

us/ˈɜrθ·wɜrm/

a common type of worm (= small animal with a long, narrow, soft body), that moves through the earth

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