inhabit
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4476 in the learning path
居住于；栖息于
Definitions
v. To live in a particular place or environment
居住于；栖息于
Example
Tiny crabs inhabit the rock pools near our house.
我们家附近的岩石潮池里栖息着小螃蟹。
Many species that inhabit tropical forests face increasing pressure as agricultural expansion reduces the area of suitable habitat.
随着农业扩张使适宜栖息地缩小，许多栖息在热带森林中的物种面临越来越大的压力。
Collocations
- inhabit an island
- inhabit coastal waters
- densely inhabited areas
Word family
- inhabitant (n.)
- inhabitable (adj.)
- uninhabited (adj.)
Synonyms
- occupy
- live in
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接地点，不加in。
FAQ
- What does inhabit mean?
- To live in a particular place or environment
- How is inhabit pronounced?
- UK /ɪnˈhæbɪt/, US /ɪnˈhæbɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
