nightcrawler
US /ˈnaɪtˌkrɔː.lər/
UK /ˈnaɪtˌkrɔː.lə/
名詞
1.
大蚯蚓, 夜行蟲
a large earthworm, especially one that comes to the surface at night
範例:
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Fishermen often use nightcrawlers as bait.
漁民經常使用大蚯蚓作為誘餌。
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After the rain, many nightcrawlers appeared on the sidewalk.
雨後，許多大蚯蚓出現在人行道上。
2.
夜行者, 夜間新聞搜尋者
a person who works or is active late at night, especially one who seeks out sensational news stories
範例:
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The freelance journalist became a nightcrawler, chasing ambulances for dramatic footage.
這位自由記者成了一名夜間新聞搜尋者，追逐救護車以獲取戲劇性畫面。
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The city's nightcrawlers emerge after dark, seeking entertainment and adventure.
城市的夜行者在天黑後出現，尋求娛樂和冒險。