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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burrow

[名词]

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

洞穴, 地洞

Ex: Moles create intricate burrow networks underground , making it difficult for gardeners to maintain their lawns .鼹鼠在地下创造了复杂的**洞穴**网络，使得园丁难以维护他们的草坪。

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canine

[名词]

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

犬, 狗

Ex: Wolves , a wild canine species , exhibit complex social structures and hunting strategies that fascinate wildlife biologists .

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cetacean

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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

Ex: Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting cetaceans from threats such as habitat degradation , pollution , and entanglement in fishing gear .保护努力对于保护**鲸类**免受栖息地退化、污染和渔具缠绕等威胁至关重要。

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brood

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

一窝, 幼雏

Ex: The birdwatchers were thrilled to spot an owl with her brood of fledglings perched high in the treetops .观鸟者们兴奋地发现一只猫头鹰和**它的一窝幼鸟**栖息在高高的树梢上。

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omnivore

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an animal or person that feeds on a wide range of both plants and meat

杂食动物, 一种以广泛植物和肉类为食的动物或人

Ex: The panda is a well-known omnivore, consuming bamboo shoots as well as small animals .熊猫是一种著名的**杂食动物**，食用竹笋以及小动物。

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fang

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

尖牙, 獠牙

Ex: The wolf 's fangs are essential for hunting and tearing meat .

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pincer

[名词]

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

钳子, 螯

Ex: While exploring the tide pools , the children were cautious of the small crabs ' pincers, which could deliver a sharp pinch if provoked .在探索潮池时，孩子们对螃蟹的**钳子**很小心，如果被激怒，它们可能会狠狠地夹一下。

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pelt

[名词]

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

毛皮, 皮

Ex: Conservation efforts aim to combat poaching and regulate the trade in animal pelts to protect vulnerable species and preserve biodiversity .保护努力旨在打击偷猎和规范动物**毛皮**贸易，以保护脆弱物种和保存生物多样性。

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shoal

[名词]

a large number of fish swimming together

鱼群, 群

Ex: Seabirds dove into the water , eager to feast on the abundant shoal of anchovies migrating along the coast .海鸟潜入水中，急切地想要享用沿海迁徙的丰富**鱼群**凤尾鱼。

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fauna

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the animals of a particular geological period or region

动物群, 动物

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to the Arctic fauna, endangering species like polar bears and Arctic foxes .气候变化对北极的**动物群**构成威胁，危及北极熊和北极狐等物种。

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crepuscular

[形容词]

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

黄昏的, 晨昏的

Ex: Wildlife photographers set up their cameras before sunrise , eager to capture the elusive beauty of crepuscular creatures in their natural habitats .野生动物摄影师在日出前架好相机，渴望捕捉到**晨昏性**动物在自然栖息地中难以捉摸的美丽。

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ectothermic

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

外温的, 冷血的

Ex: Insects , being ectothermic, are highly dependent on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .昆虫是**外温动物**，高度依赖外部热源来调节体温。

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endothermic

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

吸热的, 温血的

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equine

[形容词]

relating to horses or members of the horse family

马的

Ex: Equine nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of horses .**马**营养在维持马匹健康和福祉方面起着至关重要的作用。

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oviparous

[形容词]

producing eggs that develop and hatch outside the body

卵生的, 产卵的

Ex: Oviparous reproduction is common among many invertebrates , including insects and arachnids .**卵生**繁殖在许多无脊椎动物中很常见，包括昆虫和蛛形纲动物。

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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

Ex: As agile arboreal reptiles, many lizard species in tropical forests exhibit long tails and limbs adapted for grasping to efficiently traverse the layered tangles of branches.作为敏捷的**树栖**爬行动物，热带森林中的许多蜥蜴物种表现出长尾巴和适应抓握的四肢，以有效地穿过层层缠绕的树枝。

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piscivorous

[形容词]

feeding primarily on fish

食鱼的, 主要以鱼为食的

Ex: Piscivorous reptiles , such as crocodiles , hunt fish in aquatic habitats .**食鱼**的爬行动物，如鳄鱼，在水生栖息地捕鱼。

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simian

[形容词]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

猿的, 类猿的

Ex: A genetic mutation resulted in simian-like facial features in the newborn baby, prompting further study by medical researchers.基因突变导致新生儿面部出现**类猿**特征，促使医学研究人员进行进一步研究。

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tame

[形容词]

(of an animal) fit to live with people and not afraid of them

驯服的, 温顺的

Ex: At the wildlife sanctuary , some animals had become tame due to their regular interactions with the caregivers .在野生动物保护区，一些动物由于与照顾者的定期互动而变得**温顺**。

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terrestrial

[形容词]

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

陆地的, 陆生的

Ex: Scientists study terrestrial biomes to understand how different climates and terrains affect the distribution of land-based organisms .科学家研究**陆地**生物群落以了解不同气候和地形如何影响陆地生物的分布。

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bovine

[形容词]

relating to or characteristic of cows or cattle

牛的, 与牛有关的

Ex: Ranchers employ various bovine management techniques to ensure the efficient and ethical care of their livestock.牧场主采用各种**牛**管理技术来确保对其牲畜的高效和道德照料。

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avian

[形容词]

relating to or characteristic of birds

鸟类的, 与鸟类有关的

Ex: The avian respiratory system is highly efficient , allowing birds to extract oxygen during both inhalation and exhalation .**鸟类**的呼吸系统非常高效，使鸟类能够在吸气和呼气时提取氧气。

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nocturnal

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(of animals or organisms) primarily active during the night

夜行性的

Ex: Mosquitoes are notorious nocturnal pests , becoming most active after dusk .蚊子是臭名昭著的**夜间**害虫，黄昏后最为活跃。

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diurnal

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primarily active or occurring during the daytime

昼行性的, 主要在白天活动的

Ex: Hikers prefer diurnal adventures , taking advantage of daylight to explore trails and enjoy nature .徒步旅行者更喜欢**白天**的冒险，利用日光探索小径并享受大自然。

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insectivorous

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

食虫的, 以昆虫为食的

Ex: Anteaters are primarily insectivorous mammals , using their long tongues to feed on ants and termites .食蚁兽主要是**食虫性**哺乳动物，用它们的长舌头吃蚂蚁和白蚁。

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to camouflage

[动词]

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

伪装, 融入

Ex: The stick insect resembles a twig , allowing it to camouflage among branches and foliage to avoid detection by predators .

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