spider
noun [ C ] uk/ˈspaɪ.dər/ us/ˈspaɪ.dɚ/
B1 蜘蛛
a small creature with eight thin legs that catches insects in a web (= a net made from sticky threads)
We watched the spider spin its web. 我们看着蜘蛛织网。
- More examples
- The spider crept up the wall.
- Don't be such a ponce! Pick the spider up - it won't hurt you!
- The spider preys on small flies and other insects.
- A spider landed on her pillow and she screamed.
- She let out a squeak of fright at the sight of the spider.