乌龟的英语为tortoise，其英式读音为[ˈtɔːtəs]，美式读音为[ˈtɔːrtəs]。
tortoise作为可数名词，意为陆龟;龟。例句有：
1、A tortoise has a shell on his back.
乌龟背上有硬壳。
2、They found a giant tortoise.
他们发现了一只巨龟。
3、When they had all taken a new name, Tortoise also took one.
鸟儿们都有了新的名字后，陆龟也起了一个;
4、Breeding tortoise is one of new and developing aquatic product industries in china.
养龟是我国水产新兴行业之一。
5、Perhaps you should buy a tortoise next time.
或许，下次你应该买一只乌龟。
6、Soon he saw a tortoise moving slowly into the garden.
这时，他看到一只乌龟慢慢地爬进花园里。
