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IELTS Academicの語彙 (スコア8-9) - 動物

ここでは、アカデミックIELTS試験に必要な動物に関連するいくつかの英語の単語を学びます。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
burrow
burrow
[名詞]

a hole that an animal digs in the ground to use as a shelter

穴, 巣穴

穴, 巣穴

Ex: The rabbit disappeared into its burrow, seeking refuge from the approaching storm. 
canine
canine
[名詞]

a member of the dog family, including domestic dogs, wolves, foxes, and related animals

犬, イヌ科の動物

犬, イヌ科の動物

Ex: The German Shepherd, a popular canine breed, is often employed in police work due to its intelligence and loyalty. 
cetacean
cetacean
[名詞]

a marine mammal that belongs to the group known as Cetacea, which comprises whales, dolphins, and porpoises

クジラ目, クジラ目に属する海洋哺乳類

クジラ目, クジラ目に属する海洋哺乳類

Ex: Cetaceans, including whales, dolphins, and porpoises, are a group of marine mammals adapted for life in the ocean. 
brood
brood
[名詞]

all the young of a bird hatched at the same time, or the young of an animal cared for together

ひな, 子孫

ひな, 子孫

Ex: The mother hen clucked softly to her brood of chicks, guiding them to a patch of grass for foraging. 
omnivore
omnivore
[名詞]

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

雑食動物, オムニボア

雑食動物, オムニボア

Ex: Bears are omnivores, consuming berries as well as fish. 
fang
fang
[名詞]

a long, pointed tooth found in carnivorous animals, used for biting, gripping, and tearing flesh

牙, 鋭い歯

牙, 鋭い歯

Ex: The lion's sharp fangs help it catch and kill prey. 
pincer
pincer
[名詞]

any of the sharp curved organs of an arthropod or insect, such as a crab, lobster, etc.

はさみ, つめ

はさみ, つめ

Ex: The crab scuttled across the sand, its powerful pincers snapping defensively at any perceived threat. 
pelt
pelt
[名詞]

the skin of an animal with the fur, wool, or hair still covering it

毛皮, 皮

毛皮, 皮

Ex: The hunter proudly displayed the pelt of the wolf he had captured, its thick fur a testament to its strength and resilience. 
shoal
shoal
[名詞]

a large number of fish swimming together

群れ, 魚群

群れ, 魚群

Ex: As the fishermen approached, they noticed a massive shoal of shimmering sardines swirling beneath the surface of the water. 
fauna
fauna
[名詞]

the animals of a particular geological period or region

動物相, 動物

動物相, 動物

Ex: Exploring the lush forest, we encountered a remarkable fauna of colorful birds, elusive mammals, and vibrant insects. 
crepuscular
crepuscular
[形容詞]

(of an animal) active during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk

薄明薄暮性の, 黄昏時の

薄明薄暮性の, 黄昏時の

Ex: The crepuscular deer emerged from the forest as the sun began to set, grazing peacefully in the meadow. 
ectothermic
ectothermic
[形容詞]

relating to or denoting animals that regulate their body temperature by external sources, such as the surrounding environment

外温性の, 冷血の

外温性の, 冷血の

Ex: Snakes are ectothermic animals, relying on the warmth of their surroundings to regulate their body temperature. 
endothermic
endothermic
[形容詞]

(of an animal) generating and regulating their own body heat internally

吸熱性の, 温血の

吸熱性の, 温血の

equine
equine
[形容詞]

having characteristics, appearance, or behavior similar to a horse

馬のような, 馬の特徴を持つ

馬のような, 馬の特徴を持つ

Ex: The veterinarian specializes in equine mThe dancer moved with equine grace across the stage.edicine, providing healthcare services for horses. 
oviparous
oviparous
[形容詞]

producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body

卵生の, 卵を産む

卵生の, 卵を産む

Ex: Birds are oviparous, laying eggs that incubate externally until hatching. 
arboreal
arboreal
[形容詞]

(of animals) adapted to or living high in trees, rather than on the ground

樹上性の, 木に住む

樹上性の, 木に住む

Ex: Arboreal snakes like green tree pythons can expertly maneuver through foliage and ascend even the tallest tree trunks to hunt small birds and mammals. 
piscivorous
piscivorous
[形容詞]

feeding primarily on fish

魚食性の, 主に魚を食べる

魚食性の, 主に魚を食べる

Ex: The osprey is a piscivorous bird, known for its exceptional fishing skills. 
simian
simian
[形容詞]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

猿の, 猿のような

猿の, 猿のような

Ex: The scientist observed simian behavior in the primate research facility, noting similarities in social interactions and communication among the monkeys. 
tame
tame
[形容詞]

brought from a wild state under human control or accustomed to humans

飼いならされた, 従順な

飼いならされた, 従順な

Ex: The lion was surprisingly tame after years in captivity. 
terrestrial
terrestrial
[形容詞]

related to or living on land, rather than in the sea or air

陸生の, 陸上の

陸生の, 陸上の

Ex: The exploration team is studying both marine and terrestrial ecosystems on the island. 
bovine
bovine
[形容詞]

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

牛の, 牛に関連する

牛の, 牛に関連する

Ex: The pastoral scene featured a group of bovine creatures peacefully grazing in the meadow. 
avian
avian
[形容詞]

relating to or characteristic of birds

鳥の, 鳥類に関する

鳥の, 鳥類に関する

Ex: Ornithologists study avian behavior and migratory patterns to understand bird species. 
nocturnal
nocturnal
[形容詞]

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

夜行性の

夜行性の

Ex: The zoo had a special exhibit featuring nocturnal animals, with dim lighting to mimic their natural environment. 
diurnal
diurnal
[形容詞]

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

昼行性の, 日中に活動する

昼行性の, 日中に活動する

Ex: Most birds are diurnal, chirping and foraging for food as soon as the sun rises. 
insectivorous
insectivorous
[形容詞]

feeding on or adapted to a diet that consists primarily or exclusively of insects

昆虫食性の, 昆虫を主食とする

昆虫食性の, 昆虫を主食とする

Ex: Bats are often considered insectivorous mammals, as they primarily consume insects during their nightly hunts. 
to camouflage

to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

擬態する,  溶け込む

擬態する, 溶け込む

Ex: The lizard camouflages itself by changing its skin color. 
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