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ACT 科学 - Zoology

在这里,你将学习一些与动物学相关的英语单词,如“幼虫的”、“爪”、“有蹄类动物”等,这些将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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to incubate
[动词]

to keep an egg in a favorable condition to help it develop until it hatches

孵化, 培育

孵化, 培育

Ex: Birds of prey like eagles build large nests where they incubate their eggs and raise their chicks .像鹰这样的猛禽会建造大巢,在那里它们**孵化**蛋并抚养幼鸟。
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to hatch
[动词]

(of birds, fish, etc.) to come out of an egg

孵化

孵化

Ex: The ornithologist documented the rare event of the eagle chicks hatching in the nest high up in the tree .鸟类学家记录了鹰雏在树上高处的巢中**孵化**的罕见事件。
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clutch size
[名词]

the number of eggs or offspring produced by a single reproductive effort, typically by a bird, reptile, or insect

窝卵数, 每次产卵的卵数

窝卵数, 每次产卵的卵数

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invertebrate
[形容词]

(of an animal) lacking a spinal column or notochord

无脊椎的, 没有脊椎的

无脊椎的, 没有脊椎的

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marine
[形容词]

related to the sea and the different life forms that exist there

海洋的

海洋的

Ex: Marine biology focuses on studying the organisms and environments of the ocean .**海洋**生物学专注于研究海洋中的生物和环境。
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mammal
[名词]

a class of animals to which humans, cows, lions, etc. belong, have warm blood, fur or hair and typically produce milk to feed their young

哺乳动物, 哺乳类动物

哺乳动物, 哺乳类动物

Ex: Humans are classified as mammals because they nurse their young .人类被归类为**哺乳动物**,因为他们哺乳幼崽。
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amphibian
[名词]

any cold-blooded animal with the ability to live both on land and in water, such as toads, frogs, etc.

两栖动物,  amphibian

两栖动物, amphibian

Ex: Some amphibians, such as the African clawed frog , are commonly kept as pets in home aquariums .一些**两栖动物**,如非洲爪蛙,通常作为宠物养在家庭水族箱中。
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rodent
[名词]

any small mammal with a pair of strong front teeth, such as mice, hamsters, rats, etc.

啮齿动物, 啮齿动物

啮齿动物, 啮齿动物

Ex: Porcupines , although not commonly thought of as rodents , are classified in the rodent family and are known for their quills used as defense mechanisms .**啮齿动物**,虽然不常被认为是这样,豪猪被归类于啮齿动物家族,并以用作防御机制的刺而闻名。
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primate
[名词]

any mammalian animal that belongs to the same group as humans, such as monkeys, apes, lemurs, etc.

灵长类动物, 猴子

灵长类动物, 猴子

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feline
[名词]

any animal in the cat family

猫科动物, 猫

猫科动物, 猫

Ex: The zoo exhibited various felines, including cheetahs and leopards .动物园展出了各种**猫科动物**,包括猎豹和豹子。
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reptile
[名词]

a class of animals to which crocodiles, lizards, etc. belong, characterized by having cold blood and scaly skin

爬行动物, 冷血动物

爬行动物, 冷血动物

Ex: Reptiles are cold-blooded and rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature .**爬行动物**是冷血的,依靠外部热源来调节体温。
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arachnid
[名词]

a class of terrestrial arthropods that breathe air and have four pairs of limbs, such as spiders, scorpions, etc.

蛛形纲

蛛形纲

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ungulate
[名词]

a hoofed mammal, typically herbivorous, which includes animals such as horses, cows, deer, and elephants

有蹄类动物, 有蹄哺乳动物

有蹄类动物, 有蹄哺乳动物

Ex: Conservationists are working to protect endangered ungulates from habitat loss and poaching .环保主义者正在努力保护濒危的**有蹄类动物**免受栖息地丧失和偷猎的威胁。
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waterfowl
[名词]

any aquatic bird, especially a game bird of fresh waters

水禽, 水鸟

水禽, 水鸟

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hawkmoth
[名词]

a type of moth belonging to the family Sphingidae, known for their rapid flight and ability to hover while feeding on nectar from flowers

天蛾, 鹰蛾

天蛾, 鹰蛾

Ex: The caterpillar of the hawkmoth eventually pupates into a swift and agile adult moth .**天蛾**的幼虫最终化蛹成一只敏捷的成年蛾。
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nematode
[名词]

any long and cylindrical worm with a segmented body that is either parasitic or free-living

线虫, 圆形动物

线虫, 圆形动物

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oyster
[名词]

a type of shellfish that can be eaten both raw and cooked, some of which contain pearls inside

牡蛎, 可食用牡蛎

牡蛎, 可食用牡蛎

Ex: She found a beautiful pearl inside the oyster she was eating at the beach .她在海滩上吃的**牡蛎**里发现了一颗美丽的珍珠。
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seabird
[名词]

a bird that lives near the sea

海鸟, 生活在海边的鸟

海鸟, 生活在海边的鸟

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crustacean
[名词]

a sea creature with a hard shell and jointed legs such as crabs and lobsters

甲壳类动物, 甲壳动物

甲壳类动物, 甲壳动物

Ex: During our nature hike , we found an interesting crustacean, a small freshwater crayfish , in the stream .在我们的自然徒步旅行中,我们在小溪里发现了一个有趣的**甲壳类动物**,一只小的淡水小龙虾。
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monotreme
[名词]

any mammal that lays eggs and is only found in Australia, such as platypus

单孔目动物, 产卵哺乳动物

单孔目动物, 产卵哺乳动物

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arthropod
[名词]

an invertebrate animal with a segmented body and a chitinous exoskeleton, such as a spider, crab, etc.

节肢动物, 节肢类

节肢动物, 节肢类

Ex: Arthropods molt their exoskeletons as they grow larger .**节肢动物**在长大时会蜕去它们的外骨骼。
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magpie
[名词]

a black-and-white crow with a long tail that is noted for its intelligence

喜鹊, 鹊

喜鹊, 鹊

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locust
[名词]

a large grasshopper that lives in hot countries and flies in large swarms, destroying crops

蝗虫, 蚂蚱

蝗虫, 蚂蚱

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barnacle
[名词]

a marine arthropod with an external shell that attaches itself to a surface and feeds on particles that are in the water

藤壶, 茗荷介

藤壶, 茗荷介

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macaque
[名词]

a type of monkey that belongs to the Old World monkey family, characterized by their long tails, cheek pouches

猕猴

猕猴

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hominid
[名词]

a member of the biological family Hominidae, which includes humans, their ancestors, and other great apes like chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans

人科动物, 人科家族成员

人科动物, 人科家族成员

Ex: The discovery of a new hominid species has sparked excitement in the scientific community .发现一种新的**人科**物种在科学界引发了兴奋。
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echidna
[名词]

a small egg-laying mammal that is covered in spines, has a pointed snout and originates from Australia

针鼹, 针鼹鼠

针鼹, 针鼹鼠

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beaver
[名词]

a semiaquatic rodent with a wide tail and strong teeth that builds dams across streams and is mainly found in the Northern hemisphere

海狸, 河狸

海狸, 河狸

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simian
[形容词]

of or relating to monkeys or apes

猿的, 类猿的

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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orca
[名词]

a large, black-and-white marine mammal known for its social behavior, intelligence, and adaptability, found in oceans worldwide and known as an apex predator

虎鲸, 杀人鲸

虎鲸, 杀人鲸

Ex: Tourists aboard the whale-watching boat gasped in awe as a pod of orcas swam alongside, their sleek forms slicing effortlessly through the waves.观鲸船上的游客惊叹不已,一群**虎鲸**游过,它们光滑的身形毫不费力地划破海浪。
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mollusk
[名词]

any invertebrate that lives in aquatic or damp habitats and has a soft unsegmented body, often covered with a shell

软体动物, 贝壳

软体动物, 贝壳

Ex: Some mollusks, like snails , move slowly using a muscular foot .一些**软体动物**,如蜗牛,使用肌肉足缓慢移动。
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canine
[名词]

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

犬, 狗

犬, 狗

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

a small shorebird with a short hard-tipped bill and a stout build

鸻, 滨鸟

鸻, 滨鸟

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quail
[名词]

a small ground-dwelling bird of passage with brownish plumage that has a short tail and is hunted by people

鹌鹑, 候鸟

鹌鹑, 候鸟

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sea urchin
[名词]

a small marine animal that is covered with spines and has a round shell, harvested for food

海胆, 海刺猬

海胆, 海刺猬

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tanager
[名词]

a colorful bird species found in the Americas, known for its vibrant plumage, melodious songs, and important ecological role in seed dispersal

唐纳雀, 美洲色彩鲜艳的鸟类

唐纳雀, 美洲色彩鲜艳的鸟类

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skunk
[名词]

a small mammal belonging to the weasel family with black and white stripes that can produce a strong unpleasant smell when attacked, native to North America

臭鼬, 臭鼬鼠

臭鼬, 臭鼬鼠

Ex: With a mischievous glint in its eyes , the baby skunk played with its siblings , chasing after insects in the tall grass .眼睛里闪烁着调皮的光芒,小**臭鼬**和它的兄弟姐妹们玩耍,在高高的草丛中追逐昆虫。
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porcupine
[名词]

an animal with sharp needle-like parts on its body and tail, used for protection

豪猪, 箭猪

豪猪, 箭猪

Ex: Porcupines are primarily nocturnal animals, venturing out at night to forage for food and avoid predators.**豪猪**主要是夜行动物,晚上出来觅食并躲避捕食者。
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quill
[名词]

a sharp, stiff, hollow spine found on the body of porcupines or hedgehogs, serving as a defensive mechanism against predators

刺, 背刺

刺, 背刺

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replete
[名词]

a specialized caste of social insects, such as ants or termites, that are engorged with food and serve as living food storage units within the colony

贮蜜蚁, 活体储存

贮蜜蚁, 活体储存

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palomino
[名词]

a cream or golden horse with a white tail and mane

帕洛米诺马, 帕洛米诺

帕洛米诺马, 帕洛米诺

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a large marine mammal known for its distinctive appearance, acrobatic behavior, and complex songs

座头鲸, 大翅鲸

座头鲸, 大翅鲸

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proboscis
[名词]

a long, tubular feeding organ found in many insects, such as butterflies, moths, and flies, which is used to suck up nectar, other liquids, or in some cases, blood

喙, 长鼻

喙, 长鼻

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talon
[名词]

a long, sharp nail on the foot of some birds, especially birds of prey

爪,  爪子

爪, 爪子

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snout
[名词]

the long and protruding facial part of an animal which comprises its nose and mouth, especially in a mammal

口鼻部, 鼻子

口鼻部, 鼻子

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clamshell
[名词]

the bivalve shell of a clam, characterized by two symmetrical halves that hinge together

蛤壳, 蛤蜊壳

蛤壳, 蛤蜊壳

Ex: The scientist examined the growth rings on the clamshell to determine its age .科学家检查了**蛤壳**上的生长环以确定其年龄。
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appendage
[名词]

any external body part that protrudes from an organism's main body, often used to describe limbs, antennae, or other structures

附肢, 肢体

附肢, 肢体

Ex: Amphibians often have webbed appendages that aid in swimming and catching prey .两栖动物通常有蹼状的**附肢**,有助于游泳和捕捉猎物。
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tentacle
[名词]

any of the various flexible limbs of an animal, especially an invertebrate, which enable it to move or hold things

触手, 附属肢体

触手, 附属肢体

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tail fin
[名词]

the posterior part of a fish or aquatic animal's body, composed of fins that provide propulsion and maneuverability

尾鳍, 鱼尾

尾鳍, 鱼尾

Ex: Marine biologists study the anatomy of tail fins to understand how different species navigate underwater .海洋生物学家研究**尾鳍**的解剖结构,以了解不同物种如何在水下导航。
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the biological ability of certain organisms to perceive and orient themselves based on the Earth's magnetic field

磁感应, 磁感知

磁感应, 磁感知

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the biological ability of certain animals to detect electrical fields in their environment to locate prey, navigate, and communicate

电感受, 电检测

电感受, 电检测

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migratory
[形容词]

(of animals or birds) moving from one place to another, often with the changing seasons

迁徙的, 迁移的

迁徙的, 迁移的

Ex: The conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of endangered migratory fish species.保护工作旨在保护濒危**洄游**鱼类的栖息地。
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to pupate
[动词]

to transform from the larval stage into a pupa during an insect's development

化蛹, 变成蛹

化蛹, 变成蛹

Ex: The biologist monitored how environmental conditions affected the time it took for the larvae to pupate.生物学家监测了环境条件如何影响幼虫**化蛹**所需的时间。
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larval
[形容词]

relating to or characteristic of the larva stage, which is an early, immature form of an animal that undergoes metamorphosis

幼虫的, 与幼虫有关的

幼虫的, 与幼虫有关的

Ex: The larval mosquitoes thrive in standing water before maturing into adults.**幼虫**蚊子在静水中繁殖,然后成熟为成虫。
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to breed
[动词]

(of an animal) to have sex and give birth to young

繁殖, 生育

繁殖, 生育

Ex: Certain fish species display vibrant colors and perform elaborate courtship rituals before breeding.某些鱼类在**繁殖**前会展示鲜艳的色彩并进行复杂的求偶仪式。
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a biological process in which an animal undergoes a significant change in form and structure during its life cycle, typically seen in insects, amphibians, and other animals

变态, 变形

变态, 变形

Ex: The process of metamorphosis in amphibians includes changes in the respiratory system from gills to lungs .两栖动物的**变态**过程包括呼吸系统从鳃到肺的变化。
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a scientist who specializes in the study of birds, including their behavior, ecology, and evolution

鸟类学家

鸟类学家

Ex: The ornithologist's fieldwork took her to remote rainforests .**鸟类学家**的实地考察将她带到了偏远的雨林。
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a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians

爬虫学家, 研究爬行动物和两栖动物的科学家

爬虫学家, 研究爬行动物和两栖动物的科学家

Ex: The herpetologist published a comprehensive guide on the amphibians of North America .**爬虫学家**发表了一本关于北美两栖动物的综合指南。
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entomologist
[名词]

a scientist who specializes in the study of insects, including their behavior, ecology, and classification

昆虫学家

昆虫学家

Ex: The entomologist's book became a valuable resource for insect enthusiasts .**昆虫学家**的书成为了昆虫爱好者的宝贵资源。
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