English Dictionary

box turtle

名詞

A turtle of the genus Terrapene (the North American box turtles), of Cuora or Pyxidea (the Asian box turtles), characterised by having a domed shell that is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.

日本語の意味

ボックスタートルは、北米のTerrapene属やアジアのCuoraまたはPyxidea属に属するカメで、特徴的な丸い（ドーム状の）甲羅の下部にヒンジ（鍵のような構造）があり、捕食者から逃れるために甲羅をしっかり閉じることができる。

The box turtle retreated into its hinged shell as the curious raccoon sniffed around.

好奇心旺盛なアライグマが嗅ぎ回ると、ハコガメは甲羅の中に身を引っ込めた。

意味（1）

A turtle of the genus Terrapene (the North American box turtles), of Cuora or Pyxidea (the Asian box turtles), characterised by having a domed shell that is hinged at the bottom, allowing the animal to close its shell tightly to escape predators.

box turtles （ plural ）