| 单词 | termite colony |
| 释义 | > as lemmastermite colony termite colony n. a group of termites descended from a single pair of fertile adults (king and queen) and having a complex social structure comprising several castes; (also) a termite mound. ΚΠ 1878 Belgravia Oct. 456 In a termite colony there is but one king and queen, the royal couple being the true parents of the colony. 1915 U.S. Bureau Entomol. 94 ii. 74 If the termite colony is opened up and disorganized, the ants at once take advantage of the opportunity and carry away the termites. 1978 G. B. Williams Pest Extermination Handbk. i. 7 Termite colonies often contain more members than do many large cities. 2010 Chicago Citizen 17 Mar. 27 In addition to destroying housing structures, a termite colony can quickly decimate flooring, carpeting and wallpaper. < as lemmas |
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