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bearded dragon noun[ C ] (alsoBearded Dragon)uk /ˌbɪə.dɪd ˈdræɡ.ən/ us /ˌbɪr.dɪd ˈdræɡ.ən/ an Australian lizard(= a type of reptile) that has a large pocket of skin covered in spines(= sharp parts) on its throat that can swell and change colour when the creature is threatened or about to attack: (澳大利亚)鬃狮蜥 Like other species of Bearded Dragon, this lizard relies on trying to appear larger and spikier than it really is to any potential predator.和其他种类的鬃狮蜥一样,这种蜥蜴也试图在潜在的天敌面前显得比实际更大更尖。 GlobalP/iStock/Getty Images Plus/GettyImages The lizards you can see include leopard geckos, bearded dragons and water dragons. The Bearded Dragon prefers life in bushes and trees, and can be also found basking on rocks. The scientific name of the bearded dragon is Pogona vitticeps. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Reptile & amphibian names adder alligator amphibia amphibian anaconda cobra constrictor crocodile frog garter snake loggerhead mamba monitor lizard newt peeper slowworm snake snakily spring peeper terrapin |