What does dinosaur mean?

a prehistoric reptile, often large, known mainly from fossils a person or thing considered outdated and resistant to change

How is dinosaur pronounced?

UK /ˈdaɪnəsɔː/, US /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/.

/ˈdaɪnəsɔː/ · /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/

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恐龙

n. a prehistoric reptile, often large, known mainly from fossils

恐龙

n. a person or thing considered outdated and resistant to change

守旧者；过时事物

We saw a huge dinosaur skeleton at the museum.

我们在博物馆看到了一具巨大的恐龙骨架。

Studying dinosaur fossils helps researchers understand how ancient environments differed from those of the present day.

研究恐龙化石有助于科研人员了解古代环境与当今环境的差异。

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What does dinosaur mean?: a prehistoric reptile, often large, known mainly from fossils a person or thing considered outdated and resistant to change
How is dinosaur pronounced?: UK /ˈdaɪnəsɔː/, US /ˈdaɪnəsɔːr/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.