herbivore
A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.
例文
3 / 5A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.
A cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.
The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.
The researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.
I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.
I am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.
クイックテスト
The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.
正解！
正解は： herbivore
例文
A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.
everydayA cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.
The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.
formalThe researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.
I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.
informalI am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.
Large herbivores are essential for the health of African savanna ecosystems.
academicBig plant-eating animals are very important for the balance of the African grasslands.
Our farm supply store offers a wide range of products for domestic herbivores.
businessOur agricultural business sells many items for farm animals that eat plants.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
natural herbivore
an animal designed by nature to eat plants
primary herbivore
the main plant-eating animal in a specific area
giant herbivore
an extremely large animal that eats plants
よく混同される語
A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only meat.
Vegetarian is usually used for humans, while herbivore is used for animals.
使い方のコツ
Use this word when talking about animals in nature or science. Do not usually use it to describe a person who does not eat meat; use 'vegetarian' instead.
よくある間違い
Some learners misspell it as 'herbivor' without the 'e' at the end. Others confuse it with 'omnivore', which is an animal that eats both plants and meat.
覚え方のコツ
Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.
語源
Derived from the Latin words 'herba' meaning plant or grass, and 'vorare' meaning to swallow or devour.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In some modern slang, especially in Japan, the term 'herbivore men' is used to describe men who are not aggressive in pursuing relationships.
クイックテスト
The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.
正解！
正解は： herbivore
関連語彙
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natureの関連語
rainforest
A1A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.
tundra
A1A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.
wetland
A1A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.
coral reef
A1A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.
vegetation
A1Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.
foliage
A1Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.
canopy
A1A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.
photosynthesis
A1Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.
pollination
A1Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.
seedling
A1A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
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