How do Ducks Stay in Water and not Get Wet?
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Ducks swim in the water.
鸭子在水里游泳。
They do not get wet.
它们身上不会变湿。
This is because feathers are smooth.
这是因为羽毛很光滑。
Ducks use beaks to spread oil.
鸭子会用喙涂油。
Oil and water do not mix.
油和水不会混合。
Water rolls off the feathers.
水从羽毛上滑落。
Ducks have broad feet.
鸭子有宽大的脚。
Webs connect their toes.
脚趾间有蹼连接。
This makes swimming easy.
这让游泳变得容易。
Vocabulary (English)
- 鸭子
- Duck
- 羽毛
- Feather
- 光滑
- Smooth
- 喙
- Beak
- 混合
- Mix
- 脚趾
- Toe
- 蹼
- Web
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