Word · Frequency #42861
troglodytes
穴居人
troglodytes is the plural of troglodyte.
a person who lives in a cave
- 1.
A member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves or holes, a caveman.
生活在洞穴或洞穴中的史前人类成员,穴居人。
- 2.
Anything that lives underground.
生活在地下的任何生物。
- 3.
The Eurasian wren, Troglodytes troglodytes.
欧亚鹪鹩,即 Troglodytes troglodytes。
- 4.
A person who chooses not to keep up to date with the latest software and hardware.
选择不更新最新软硬件的人。
隐居者；隐士；遁世者；生活在洞穴或洞穴中的史前人类成员,穴居人。；生活在地下的任何生物。；欧亚鹪鹩,即 Troglodytes troglodytes。；选择不更新最新软硬件的人。
In use
The troglodyte used sharp stones to cut meat inside the cave.
In the film, a troglodyte teaches the children how to make a fire.
These drawings show troglodytes hunting animals near their cave.
a troglodyte
可泛指隐居者。
He prefers to live as a troglodyte in the mountains.
他喜欢在山上像穴居人一样生活。
live like a troglodyte
比喻隐居且脱离社会。
After retiring, he lived like a troglodyte, avoiding all modern technology.
退休后，他像个隐士一样生活，避开所有现代科技。
a troglodyte in
常用于比喻在某个方面落伍的人。
Connections
Confusing words
Word family
- troglodytes
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Learner notes
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