arboreal
/ɑːˈbɔːriəl/ · /ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/
CEFR level C2Topic NatureWord #7104 in the learning path
树栖的
Definitions
adj. living mainly in trees
树栖的
adj. relating to trees
树木的
Example
The zoo's arboreal snakes curled around branches above our heads.
动物园里的树栖蛇盘绕在我们头顶的树枝上。
Deforestation threatens arboreal species by removing the branches and canopy they depend on for survival.
森林砍伐破坏了树栖物种赖以生存的树枝和林冠，威胁着它们的生存。
Collocations
- arboreal species
- arboreal habitat
- arboreal mammals
Usage tip
常用于动物学，描述主要生活在树上的动物。
FAQ
- What does arboreal mean?
- living mainly in trees relating to trees
- How is arboreal pronounced?
- UK /ɑːˈbɔːriəl/, US /ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
