ACT 英語と世界知識 - 自然界

an animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal

獲物, 餌

the tough outer covering or skin of a fruit or vegetables

皮, 外皮

a long period of time when there is not much raining

干ばつ, 雨不足

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

突風, 吹き抜け

the accumulation of compressed layers of snow on the ground in regions where snowfall is common

雪の層, 雪の蓄積

a large woody plant with several main stems emerging from the ground

低木, shrubs

a small and thin branch of a tree stemmed from another branch

小枝, 枝

a location where the surrounding landscape creates an optical illusion, making a gentle downhill slope appear as if it is an uphill slope

重力の丘, 錯覚の傾斜

the upper layer of trees in a forest that creates a dense cover with interlocking leaves; offering shade and shelter in the ecosystem

樹冠, キャノピー

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

雪崩

a large, feathery structure or arrangement, typically found on birds, often used for display or flight

羽, 羽根

a protected area designated for the conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats

野生動物保護区, 野生生物保護区域

the child or children of a particular person or animal

子孫, オフスプリング

the dense, low-growing vegetation beneath the canopy of trees in a forest, consisting of shrubs, bushes, and small plants

下草, 低木

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

巣穴, 穴

a clear semi-precious gemstone consisting beryllium, with a light blue to green range of color

アクアマリン, 宝石アクアマリン

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

皮, 毛皮

the presence of liquid, typically water, in a state of wetness or dampness

湿気, 水分

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

吹雪, ブリザード

a sticky, organic substance exuded by certain plants and trees, often used in varnishes, adhesives, and incense

樹脂

the mouth, throat, or gullet, particularly of a carnivorous animal

口, 喉

turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, etc. that are kept for their eggs and meat

家禽, 養鶏

a small and young tree

苗木, 若木

one or all the descendants of an ancestor

子孫, 子代

the capacity of living things for survival, growth, and sustained health

活力

a state of deep, restful sleep, often associated with peace and rejuvenation

安眠, 深い眠り

characterized by abundant and rich growth

豊かな, 豪華な

safe or suitable for eating

食用の, 食べられる

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

温暖な, 穏やかな

created through the breeding of two different species, varieties, or breeds

ハイブリッド

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

早産の, 早産児

to start to grow, producing buds or branches

発芽する, 芽を出す

(of an animal such as a dog or wolf) to make a loud and prolonged sound or cry

遠吠えする, うなる

(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

とまる, 止まる

to remove or drain away nutrients or minerals from soil or another substance through the action of liquid, typically water

浸出する, 溶出する

(birds or bats) to settle or rest on a perch or in a shelter for sleep or rest

止まる, 留まる

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

草を食べる, 放牧する

(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

つつく, ぽんぽんする

to cut down or bring down, typically referring to trees

伐採する, 切り倒す

to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

羽繕いする, 手入れする

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

ひらひらする, 揺れる

to raise and care for a child until they are grown

育てる, 養育する