B2 verb フォーマル

arboreal

/ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/

Arboreal describes animals that live in trees or things relating to trees. It is most commonly used in biological contexts to distinguish tree-dwelling species from those that live on the ground or in water.

例文

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1

Many species of monkeys are strictly arboreal, rarely coming down to the forest floor.

Many types of monkeys live entirely in trees, seldom descending to the ground.

2

The study examined the arboreal adaptations of various lizard species in the Amazon.

The research looked at how different types of lizards have evolved to live in trees within the Amazon.

3

I saw some cool arboreal creatures while hiking through the redwood forest.

I spotted some interesting tree-dwelling animals during my walk in the redwood forest.

語族

名詞
arboreality
副詞
arboreally
形容詞
arboreal
関連
arboriculture
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Arbor Day,' the holiday where people plant trees. The root 'arbor' means tree in Latin.

クイックテスト

The orangutan is a primarily _______ primate, spending nearly all its time in the forest canopy.

正解!

正解は: arboreal

例文

1

Many species of monkeys are strictly arboreal, rarely coming down to the forest floor.

everyday

Many types of monkeys live entirely in trees, seldom descending to the ground.

2

The study examined the arboreal adaptations of various lizard species in the Amazon.

formal

The research looked at how different types of lizards have evolved to live in trees within the Amazon.

3

I saw some cool arboreal creatures while hiking through the redwood forest.

informal

I spotted some interesting tree-dwelling animals during my walk in the redwood forest.

4

Arboreal locomotion presents unique biomechanical challenges compared to terrestrial movement.

academic

Moving through trees involves specific physical difficulties that are different from walking on land.

5

The company provides specialized arboreal services for managing old-growth forests on private estates.

business

The firm offers professional tree-related management services for historical forests on private property.

語族

名詞
arboreality
副詞
arboreally
形容詞
arboreal
関連
arboriculture

よく使う組み合わせ

arboreal species species that live in trees
arboreal habitat an environment located in trees
arboreal mammals mammals that spend most of their lives in trees
arboreal adaptation physical changes that help a creature live in trees
arboreal canopy the upper layer of a forest formed by tree branches

よく使うフレーズ

arboreal lifestyle

a way of living primarily within trees

arboreal snake

a snake species that hunts and lives in branches

arboreal nest

a nest built high up in a tree

よく混同される語

arboreal vs aboreal

This is a common misspelling; the correct spelling includes 'r' after the first 'a'.

arboreal vs floral

Floral refers specifically to flowers, whereas arboreal refers specifically to trees.

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使い方のコツ

Arboreal is almost exclusively used as a technical or scientific term. While it is the standard word in biology, in casual conversation, people usually say 'tree-dwelling' or just 'lives in trees'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often mistakenly use 'arboreal' to describe anything in a forest; however, it specifically refers to being 'in' the trees themselves, not just 'among' them on the ground.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Arbor Day,' the holiday where people plant trees. The root 'arbor' means tree in Latin.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'arboreus', which comes from 'arbor' meaning tree.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive adjective (placed before the noun) Non-gradable adjective (something is usually either arboreal or it isn't)
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文化的な背景

The word is frequently encountered in the context of 'Arbor Day' in the United States and other countries that celebrate tree conservation.

クイックテスト

The orangutan is a primarily _______ primate, spending nearly all its time in the forest canopy.

正解!

正解は: arboreal

関連単語

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A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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