platypus
/ˈplætɪpəs/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5607 in the learning path
鸭嘴兽
Definitions
n. An Australian egg-laying mammal with a flat bill and webbed feet.
鸭嘴兽
Example
We watched a platypus swimming quietly near the riverbank.
我们看着一只鸭嘴兽在河岸附近静静地游泳。
Protecting rivers from pollution is essential for the survival of the platypus and other freshwater animals.
保护河流免受污染，对鸭嘴兽及其他淡水动物的生存至关重要。
Collocations
- a duck-billed platypus
- platypus habitat
Usage tip
虽会产卵，鸭嘴兽仍属于哺乳动物。
FAQ
- What does platypus mean?
- An Australian egg-laying mammal with a flat bill and webbed feet.
- How is platypus pronounced?
- UK /ˈplætɪpəs/, US /ˈplætɪpəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
