What does extinct mean?

having no living members left describing a volcano not expected to erupt again

How is extinct pronounced?

UK /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/, US /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/.

/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/

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灭绝的

adj. having no living members left

灭绝的

adj. describing a volcano not expected to erupt again

死的；不再喷发的

My little cousin asked why dinosaurs became extinct.

我的小表弟问恐龙为什么灭绝了。

Without stronger habitat protection, many endangered species could become extinct within the next few decades.

如果不加强栖息地保护，许多濒危物种可能在未来几十年内灭绝。

extinct指已灭绝；endangered指濒危，尚未灭绝。

What does extinct mean?: having no living members left describing a volcano not expected to erupt again
How is extinct pronounced?: UK /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/, US /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.