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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: Prairie dogs live in extensive burrow systems, which provide protection from predators and harsh weather. 

草原犬鼠生活在广泛的洞穴系统中,这些系统提供了免受捕食者和恶劣天气的保护。

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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: With their keen sense of smell, many canine species, like bloodhounds, are used for tracking missing persons and animals. 

凭借它们敏锐的嗅觉,许多犬科物种,如寻血猎犬,被用于追踪失踪的人和动物。

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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: The Blue Whale, the largest cetacean and the largest animal ever known to have existed, feeds primarily on krill by filtering seawater through its baleen plates. 

蓝鲸,最大的鲸类和已知存在过的最大的动物,主要通过其鲸须板过滤海水来主要以磷虾为食。

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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 duck's brood followed her in a neat line as she led them to the safety of the pond. 

鸭子的一窝幼崽整齐地跟在她后面,她带领它们到池塘的安全地带。

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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: Pigs are considered omnivores because they eat roots and small animals. 

猪被认为是杂食动物,因为它们吃根和小动物。

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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: Wolves show their fangs to intimidate rivals. 

狼展示它们的獠牙来恐吓对手。

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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 lobster's pincers were formidable, used both for hunting prey and warding off predators. 

龙虾的钳子非常厉害,既用于捕猎猎物,也用于抵御捕食者。

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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: Fur traders sought high-quality pelts of beavers and otters to supply the lucrative fur trade in the 19th century. 

毛皮商人寻求高质量的海狸和水獭毛皮,以供应19世纪利润丰厚的毛皮贸易。

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shoal
shoal
[名词]

a large number of fish swimming together

鱼群, 群

鱼群, 群

Ex: Dolphins are often seen herding shoals of fish, working together to corral their prey for an easy catch. 

海豚经常被看到驱赶鱼,一起工作以围捕猎物以便轻松捕捉。

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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: The marine biologist studied the fauna of the coral reef, documenting the various species of fish, corals, and crustaceans. 

海洋生物学家研究了珊瑚礁的动物群,记录了各种鱼类、珊瑚和甲壳类动物。

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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: Birdwatchers gathered at the nature reserve at dawn, hoping to catch a glimpse of the crepuscular owls returning to their roosts. 

观鸟者在黎明时分聚集在自然保护区,希望能瞥见黄昏活动的猫头鹰返回它们的栖息处。

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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: Turtles, being ectothermic, often bask in the sun to raise their body temperature. 

乌龟是变温动物,经常晒太阳以提高体温。

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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: His long, narrow face had an equine profile. 

他那又长又窄的脸有一个马似的轮廓。

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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: Reptiles, such as turtles and snakes, are oviparous, with embryos developing in eggs outside the mother's body. 

爬行动物,如龟和蛇,是卵生的,胚胎在母体外的卵中发育。

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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: Many monkey species live in complex social troops inhabiting the upper forest canopy as arboreal primates. 

许多猴子物种生活在复杂的社会群体中,作为树栖灵长类动物栖息在森林的上层树冠中。

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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: Piscivorous mammals, such as seals and dolphins, rely on a diet mainly composed of fish. 

食鱼哺乳动物,如海豹和海豚,依赖主要由鱼组成的饮食。

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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 child's mischievous grin and agile movements reminded her of simian antics seen in nature documentaries. 

孩子顽皮的笑容和敏捷的动作让她想起了在自然纪录片中看到的猴子般的滑稽动作。

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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 falcon was trained to be tame. 

这只猎鹰被训练成驯服的。

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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: While dolphins and whales dominate the oceans, lions and elephants are among the kings of terrestrial habitats. 

虽然海豚和鲸鱼主宰着海洋,但狮子和大象是陆地栖息地的王者之一。

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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: Bovine genetics research aims to enhance desirable traits in cattle for improved productivity. 

遗传学研究旨在增强牛的理想特性以提高生产力。

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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: The zoo features an impressive collection of avian species from around the world. 

动物园展示了来自世界各地的令人印象深刻的鸟类物种收藏。

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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. 

动物园有一个特别展览,展示了夜间活动的动物,灯光昏暗以模仿它们的自然环境。

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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: Diurnal animals, such as squirrels and deer, are often seen during daylight hours, foraging and interacting in their natural habitats. 

昼行性动物,如松鼠和鹿,经常在白天看到,在它们的自然栖息地觅食和互动。

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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: Insectivorous plants, like the Venus flytrap, capture and digest insects as a source of nutrients. 

食虫植物,如捕蝇草,捕获并消化昆虫作为营养来源。

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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 predator camouflaged itself before stalking its prey. 

捕食者在追踪猎物之前伪装了自己。

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