书籍 Insight - 基础 - 单元 4 - 4A

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

自然的

the planet earth, where we all live

世界

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

沙漠

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

森林

a large, open, and grass-covered area

草地

frozen water, which has a solid state

冰

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

树

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

山

a living thing that grows in ground or water, usually has leaves, stems, flowers, etc.

植物

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

沙子

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

雪

a large monkey with a doglike face and large teeth, native to Africa and South Asia

狒狒

an animal that is very large, has thick gray skin, four legs, a very long nose that is called a trunk, and mostly lives in Asia and Africa

大象

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

狮子

a small, brown bird that is commonly found in Africa, which feeds on parasites that live on the skin of mammals.

牛虻鸟

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

乌鸦

a very large mammal with a thick gray skin and one or two horns on its nose, feeding on plants, which is native to Africa and Southern Asia

犀牛

a wild mammal of the weasel family with a long tail and brown fur that could be found in cold parts of Europe and North America

狼獾

a living thing, like a cat or a dog, that can move and needs food to stay alive, but not a plant or a human

动物

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

携带

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

咬

to expect or hope for something

期待

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

狩猎

to move or travel behind someone or something

跟随

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands

挖掘

to escape from or suddenly leave a specific place, situation, or person, often in a hurried manner

逃跑

a large animal with sharp claws and thick fur, which eats meat, honey, insects, and fruits

熊

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

鸡

a large farm animal that we keep to use its milk or its meat

牛

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

鹰

a small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed muzzle and bushy tail, often have reddish-brown fur and are known for being clever and adaptable

狐狸

a tall animal with a very long neck and long legs that has brown spots on its yellow fur

长颈鹿

an animal that is large, has a tail and four legs, and we use for racing, pulling carriages, riding, etc.

马

a playful and intelligent animal that has a long tail and usually lives in trees and warm countries

猴子

a farm animal that has short legs, a curly tail, and a fat body, typically raised for its meat

猪

a farm animal that we keep to use its meat or wool

羊

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

蜘蛛

a type of large and wild animal that is from the cat family, has orange fur and black stripes, and is mostly found in Asia

老虎

a very large animal that lives in the sea, with horizontal tail fin and a blowhole on top of its head for breathing

鲸鱼

a big and wild animal from the same family as dogs that hunts for food in groups

狼

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

蝶