prairie
/ˈpreəri/ · /ˈpreri/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6662 in the learning path
北美大草原
Definitions
n. A broad, mostly treeless grassland in North America
北美大草原
Example
We watched tall grass ripple across the open prairie.
我们看着高高的草在开阔的大草原上起伏。
Protecting native prairie habitats helps preserve biodiversity and maintains grassland ecosystems that store substantial amounts of carbon.
保护原生北美草原生境有助于维护生物多样性，并维持储存大量碳的草原生态系统。
Collocations
- prairie grass
- native prairie
- prairie conservation
Synonyms
- grassland
Usage tip
通常特指北美草原；泛指草地可用 grassland。
FAQ
- What does prairie mean?
- A broad, mostly treeless grassland in North America
- How is prairie pronounced?
- UK /ˈpreəri/, US /ˈpreri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
