carnivore
/ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ · /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6076 in the learning path
食肉动物
Definitions
n. an animal that eats other animals
食肉动物
Example
A tiger is a carnivore with powerful jaws.
老虎是一种颌部强有力的食肉动物。
Protecting large carnivores can help maintain balanced ecosystems by preventing excessive growth in prey populations.
保护大型食肉动物有助于防止猎物种群过度增长，从而维持生态系统平衡。
Collocations
- large carnivore
- marine carnivore
- carnivore population
Word family
- carnivorous (adj.)
Antonyms
- herbivore
Usage tip
carnivore是名词；carnivorous是形容词。
FAQ
- What does carnivore mean?
- an animal that eats other animals
- How is carnivore pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/, US /ˈkɑːrnɪvɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
