nightcrawler
US /ˈnaɪtˌkrɔː.lər/
UK /ˈnaɪtˌkrɔː.lə/
名词
1.
大蚯蚓, 夜行虫
a large earthworm, especially one that comes to the surface at night
示例:
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Fishermen often use nightcrawlers as bait.
渔民经常用大蚯蚓作诱饵。
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After the rain, many nightcrawlers appeared on the sidewalk.
雨后，许多大蚯蚓出现在人行道上。
2.
夜行者, 夜间新闻搜寻者
a person who works or is active late at night, especially one who seeks out sensational news stories
示例:
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The freelance journalist became a nightcrawler, chasing ambulances for dramatic footage.
这位自由记者成了一名夜间新闻搜寻者，追逐救护车以获取戏剧性画面。
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The city's nightcrawlers emerge after dark, seeking entertainment and adventure.
城市的夜行者在天黑后出现，寻求娱乐和冒险。