grasshopper

/ˈɡrɑːshɒpə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡræshɑːpər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgras-ˌhä-pər/ (ame, mw)

grasshopper — noun

  • grasshoppersingular
  • grasshoppersplural

1. a grasshopper is an insect that lives in grassy areas, uses its strong back legs

1.名詞B1
釋義

a grasshopper is an insect that lives in grassy areas, uses its strong back legs to jump a long way, and produces a loud sound by moving one back leg across the other

例句

A green grasshopper jumped from the flower onto the old garden wall.

grasshopper + verb of movement (jump)

Kenji spotted a grasshopper in the tall grass near the riverbank.

同義詞
  • cricket

    also jumps and chirps, but crickets are usually darker and active at night

  • locust

    a type of grasshopper that travels in large groups and can damage crops

文法句型

grasshopper + verb of movement

grasshopper + location phrase

常見錯誤

❌A grasshopper has short back legs.
✅A grasshopper has long, strong back legs for jumping.
💡grasshoppers are known for their long hind legs, not short ones.
❌I saw a grasshopper flying in the sky.
✅I saw a grasshopper jumping through the grass.
💡grasshoppers typically jump or hop rather than fly long distances.

2. a sweet alcoholic drink made with mint-flavored liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and

2.名詞C1
釋義

a sweet alcoholic drink made with mint-flavored liqueur, chocolate liqueur, and cream, usually served after a meal

例句

Elena ordered a grasshopper at the restaurant after her main meal.

order + a grasshopper (cocktail)

The bartender poured the green grasshopper into a small chilled glass.

pour + grasshopper (cocktail)

文法句型

order + a grasshopper

make + a grasshopper

用法筆記

This cocktail name uses the word grasshopper not because it contains insects, but because the drink's green color resembles the insect.

常見錯誤

❌I ate a grasshopper for dessert.
✅I drank a grasshopper for dessert.
💡a grasshopper cocktail is a drink, not food.