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IELTS学术词汇 (分数8-9) - 动物

在这里,你将学习一些与动物相关的英语单词,这些单词是学术雅思考试所必需的。

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

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

洞穴, 地洞

洞穴, 地洞

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

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

犬, 狗

犬, 狗

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

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

鲸目动物, 属于鲸目海洋哺乳动物

鲸目动物, 属于鲸目海洋哺乳动物

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

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

一窝, 幼雏

一窝, 幼雏

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

an animal that eats both plant and animal matter

杂食动物, 全食性动物

杂食动物, 全食性动物

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

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

尖牙, 獠牙

尖牙, 獠牙

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

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

钳子, 螯

钳子, 螯

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

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. 
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shoal
shoal
[名词]

a large number of fish swimming together

鱼群, 群

鱼群, 群

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

the animals of a particular geological period or region

动物群, 动物

动物群, 动物

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

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

黄昏的, 晨昏的

黄昏的, 晨昏的

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

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

外温的, 冷血的

外温的, 冷血的

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

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

吸热的, 温血的

吸热的, 温血的

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equine
equine
[形容词]

having characteristics, appearance, or behavior similar to a horse

马似的, 马特征的

马似的, 马特征的

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

producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body

卵生的, 产卵的

卵生的, 产卵的

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

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

树栖的, 生活在树上的

树栖的, 生活在树上的

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. 
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piscivorous
piscivorous
[形容词]

feeding primarily on fish

食鱼的, 主要以鱼为食的

食鱼的, 主要以鱼为食的

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

of or relating to monkeys or apes

猿的, 类猿的

猿的, 类猿的

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

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

驯服的, 温顺的

驯服的, 温顺的

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

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

陆地的, 陆生的

陆地的, 陆生的

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

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

牛的, 与牛有关的

牛的, 与牛有关的

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

relating to or characteristic of birds

鸟类的, 与鸟类有关的

鸟类的, 与鸟类有关的

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

(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

夜行性的

夜行性的

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

primarily active or occurring during the daytime

昼行性的, 主要在白天活动的

昼行性的, 主要在白天活动的

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

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

食虫的, 以昆虫为食的

食虫的, 以昆虫为食的

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

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

伪装,  融入

伪装, 融入

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