Definitions
n. a living creature that feeds on plants or other creatures
动物
adj. relating to animals rather than plants
动物的
Example
My sister loves watching animals at the local farm.
我妹妹喜欢在当地农场看动物。
Protecting animal habitats is essential because biodiversity supports stable ecosystems and benefits human wellbeing.
保护动物栖息地至关重要，因为生物多样性有助于维持生态系统稳定，并造福人类。
Collocations
- wild animal
- animal welfare
- animal behaviour
- animal habitat
Synonyms
- creature
Usage tip
animal 不仅指哺乳动物；鸟、鱼和昆虫也属于动物。
FAQ
- What does animal mean?
- a living creature that feeds on plants or other creatures relating to animals rather than plants
- How is animal pronounced?
- UK /ˈænɪməl/, US /ˈænɪməl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
