elephant
/ˈelɪfənt/ · /ˈeləfənt/
CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #28 in the learning path
象；大象
Definitions
n. A very large animal with a long trunk and large ears.
象；大象
Example
The elephant sprayed water over its back with its trunk.
大象用鼻子把水喷到自己的背上。
Protecting elephant habitats requires cooperation between conservation organisations, local communities, and governments across national borders.
保护大象栖息地需要保护组织、当地社区和各国政府开展跨国合作。
Collocations
- a herd of elephants
- an elephant's trunk
- elephant conservation
Usage tip
复数为elephants；象鼻用trunk，不用nose。
FAQ
- What does elephant mean?
- A very large animal with a long trunk and large ears.
- How is elephant pronounced?
- UK /ˈelɪfənt/, US /ˈeləfənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
