B2 verb ニュートラル

wildlife

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

Wildlife refers to animals, birds, and other living creatures that reside in their natural, undomesticated habitat. It is a collective noun used to describe the fauna of a particular region or the planet as a whole.

例文

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1

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

2

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

3

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

語族

名詞
wildlife
関連
wilderness
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.

クイックテスト

The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.

正解!

正解は: wildlife

例文

1

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

everyday

We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.

2

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

formal

The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.

3

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

informal

I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.

4

Urban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.

academic

Urban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.

5

Our eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.

business

Our eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.

語族

名詞
wildlife
関連
wilderness

よく使う組み合わせ

protect wildlife protect wildlife
wildlife conservation wildlife conservation
endangered wildlife endangered wildlife
wildlife habitat wildlife habitat
native wildlife native wildlife

よく使うフレーズ

wildlife sanctuary

wildlife sanctuary

wildlife photography

wildlife photography

wildlife management

wildlife management

よく混同される語

wildlife vs nature

Nature includes everything (plants, weather, landscapes), while wildlife specifically refers only to the animals.

wildlife vs wildness

Wildness is the quality of being wild or uncontrolled, whereas wildlife refers to the actual creatures.

📝

使い方のコツ

Wildlife is an uncountable noun and always takes a singular verb. It is frequently used as a modifier before other nouns, such as 'wildlife park' or 'wildlife expert'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often try to pluralize the word as 'wildlifes', but 'wildlife' is already collective and uncountable. Do not use 'a wildlife'; instead use 'some wildlife' or 'a piece of wildlife' (though the latter is rare).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.

📖

語源

A compound of the Old English words 'wild' (untamed) and 'lif' (living existence), gaining popular use in the late 19th century during the early conservation movement.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Used with singular verbs Often functions as an attributive noun (modifier)
🌍

文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, wildlife conservation is a highly valued social and political issue, often linked to national identity and tourism.

クイックテスト

The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.

正解!

正解は: wildlife

関連単語

exarchness

C1

The state or quality of being an exarch, specifically referring to the authoritative status or regional jurisdiction of a deputy ruler or high-ranking ecclesiastical official. It describes the inherent power and dignity associated with governing a province or diocese on behalf of a higher sovereign.

perihumer

C1

A technical term referring to the anatomical region or specific tissue structures immediately surrounding the humerus bone in the upper arm. It is primarily used in orthopedic medicine and physical therapy to describe areas of concern during surgery, injury assessment, or prosthetic fitting.

microfluship

C1

A precise, automated release of a minimal amount of fluid or data used to clear a micro-system or reset high-sensitivity sensors. It is typically employed in microfluidic engineering and advanced computing to prevent sediment buildup or signal noise.

antiponness

C1

The quality or state of being opposed to or averse to hard labor, toil, or physical exertion. It describes a deep-seated resistance to performing arduous tasks, often found in philosophical or psychological discussions about the nature of work.

forenumerary

C1

Describes something that pertains to an initial or preliminary counting or listing that occurs before the main enumeration. It is typically used in administrative, historical, or technical contexts to refer to items or individuals recorded ahead of a final official tally.

detangite

C1

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

unitangine

C1

Describing a process or system that operates through a single point of contact or a singular, unbranching focus. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote a direct and isolated interaction between two entities.

enjectment

C1

Ejectment is a legal action or remedy brought by a person who claims title to real property to recover possession of that property. It is primarily used to remove a tenant or squatter who is wrongfully occupying the land and to settle disputes regarding the rightful owner's title.

invertite

C1

Describing something that has been reversed in position, order, or nature, or turned upside down. It is a highly specialized or archaic term used primarily in technical, historical, or biological contexts to denote a state of inversion.

malteghood

C1

Describing a state marked by deep-seated communal loyalty and historical resilience. It refers to qualities or behaviors that prioritize the preservation of a group's collective identity and shared fortitude above individual interests.

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