jumping spider
noun [ C ] uk/ˈdʒʌm.pɪŋ ˌspaɪ.dər/ us/ˈdʒʌm.pɪŋ ˌspaɪ.dɚ/
跳蛛(一种蜘蛛)
a type of spider with large eyes that catches its prey (= other animals killed for food) by following and jumping on it
Jumping spiders stalk their prey, then jump on to it, paralyse it and eat it. 跳蛛跟踪猎物,然后跳到猎物身上,将其麻痹并吃掉。
- More examples
- I spotted a jumping spider poised to attack. Its eyes were a glowing emerald green.
- Jumping spiders have large eyes, which give them the look of "surprised teddy bears".
- The buildings are on a Site of Special Scientific Interest that contains rare jumping spiders.
- Amanda found a very pretty jumping spider which actually remained still enough for her to photograph.