1. 音标 (Phonetic Transcription):

/ˈkrɒkədaɪl/

2. 意思 (Meaning):

Crocodile 是“鳄鱼”的意思，指的是一种大型的爬行动物，通常生活在热带和亚热带的水域中，主要以鱼、鸟、哺乳动物等为食。

3. 翻译 (Translation):

Crocodile = 鳄鱼

4. 读音 (Pronunciation):

Crocodile 的发音是 [krɒk-uh-dahyl]，重音在第一个音节。

5. 用法 (Usage):

Crocodile 一般用来描述这种动物，也可以在一些比喻或俚语中出现。

6. 例句 (Example Sentences):

The crocodile swam gracefully through the water.

鳄鱼在水中优雅地游动。

Crocodiles are known for their powerful jaws.

鳄鱼以其强大的颚部著称。

A crocodile can live for many decades.

鳄鱼可以活很多年。

We saw a crocodile basking in the sun by the river.

我们看到一只鳄鱼在河边晒太阳。

Crocodiles are often found in tropical regions.

鳄鱼常见于热带地区。

He tried to escape the crocodile’s grip, but it was too strong.

他试图摆脱鳄鱼的咬住，但太强壮了。

The crocodile opened its mouth wide to catch the prey.

鳄鱼张开大嘴抓住猎物。

Crocodiles can be dangerous to humans if provoked.

如果被挑衅，鳄鱼可能对人类构成危险。

They saw a crocodile lurking beneath the surface of the water.

他们看到一只鳄鱼潜伏在水面下。

The crocodile is one of the oldest species on Earth.

鳄鱼是地球上最古老的物种之一。

7. 短语搭配 (Collocations):

Crocodile tears: 假装伤心，虚伪的眼泪。

Example: He shed crocodile tears after the accident.

Crocodile skin: 鳄鱼皮（常用于奢侈品的材料）。

Example: She wore a jacket made of crocodile skin.

Crocodile attack: 鳄鱼袭击。

Example: There was a crocodile attack reported near the lake.

Crocodile hunter: 鳄鱼猎人。

Example: The crocodile hunter ventured into the swamp to catch the dangerous reptiles.

Crocodile farm: 鳄鱼养殖场。

Example: The crocodile farm raises these animals for their skin and meat.