
creature
/ˈkriːtʃə/ · /ˈkriːtʃɚ/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2681 in the learning path
动物;生物
Definitions
n. a living being, especially an animal
动物;生物
n. an imaginary being with unusual physical features
虚构生物;怪物
Example
A tiny creature crawled out from under the leaf.
一只小生物从叶子底下爬了出来。
Even the smallest marine creature can play an important role in maintaining a healthy ocean ecosystem.
即使是最小的海洋生物,也能在维持健康的海洋生态系统方面发挥重要作用。
Collocations
- a sea creature
- a living creature
- a mythical creature
Synonyms
- animal
- being
Usage tip
creature常指动物,也可指想象中的生物。
FAQ
- What does creature mean?
- a living being, especially an animal an imaginary being with unusual physical features
- How is creature pronounced?
- UK /ˈkriːtʃə/, US /ˈkriːtʃɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.