tigress
/ˈtaɪɡrəs/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #5815 in the learning path
雌虎；母虎
Definitions
n. An adult female tiger.
雌虎；母虎
Example
The tigress rested beside her cubs in the shade.
母虎在树荫下挨着幼崽休息。
Protecting the habitat of a tigress and her cubs can help maintain a healthy tiger population.
保护母虎及其幼崽的栖息地有助于维持健康的老虎种群。
Collocations
- a tigress and her cubs
- a wild tigress
Word family
- tiger (n.)
Usage tip
tigress专指雌虎；tiger可泛指老虎，不一定是雄虎。
FAQ
- What does tigress mean?
- An adult female tiger.
- How is tigress pronounced?
- UK /ˈtaɪɡrəs/, US /ˈtaɪɡrəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
