tick
复数形式
ticks
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蜱虫, 寄生虫
any small parasitic arachnid that feeds on the blood of warm-blooded vertebrates
A tick is a small arachnid that feeds on the blood of mammals, birds, and sometimes reptiles and amphibians, known for its parasitic nature and ability to transmit diseases to its hosts. Ticks have flattened bodies and are commonly found in grassy areas, attaching themselves to the skin of animals and humans to feed. They can be carriers of various infectious agents, making them of significant concern for public health.
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轻便床垫, 轻便褥子
a light mattress
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瞬间, 片刻
a very short moment of time
- I'll be back in a tick, just grabbing my keys.
我马上回来，只是去拿我的钥匙。
- She hesitated for a tick before answering the question.
她在回答问题前犹豫了一下。
- Wait here, it'll only take a tick to finish this.
在这里等，完成这件事只需要一瞬间。
- The car started moving just a tick before I could get in.
汽车在我上车前一刻就开始移动了。
- He glanced at his watch and realized he was running late by just a tick.
他瞥了一眼手表，意识到自己只迟了一刻。