1·His wild-west origins mean that he has rattlesnake fangs, and unlike European vampires, he is powered by the sun.
他来自狂野的西部,这意味着他有响尾蛇般的毒牙,不像欧洲产的吸血鬼,他由太阳提供能量。
2·One family of completely harmless snakes, the kingsnake, has also evolved serum that neutralizes rattlesnake venom.
一种完全无毒的蛇家族,王蛇,也进化出了能中和响尾蛇毒液的血清。
3·We saw a real live rattlesnake!
我们看见了一条活生生的响尾蛇!
—— 《牛津词典》
4·Ten years ago Sweetwater was a dusty backwater best known for having the world’s largest rattlesnake round-up (see article).
十年前,甘水镇是一个灰尘乱飞的穷乡僻壤,以世界上最大的响尾蛇聚集地而著称。
5·More often than not, the rattlesnake will slither away in search of a less intimidating foe.
多数情况下,响尾蛇会爬开,去寻找不这么吓人的猎物。