reptile

/ˈrɛptaɪl/

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

中文释义：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。