reptile

/ˈrɛptaɪl/

any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia including tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, alligators, crocodiles, and extinct forms

Chinese meaning: 爬行动物

Reptiles such as snakes and lizards are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external heat.

蛇和蜥蜴等爬行动物是变温动物，依赖外部热量。

The zoo has a special section dedicated to reptiles from tropical regions.

动物园有一个专门展示热带爬行动物的区域。