wildlife
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5We 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.
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.
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.
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Dica de memorização
Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.
Quiz rápido
The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: wildlife
Exemplos
We saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.
everydayWe saw some amazing wildlife, including deer and hawks, during our hike last weekend.
The protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.
formalThe protection of local wildlife is a primary objective of the national park service's new policy.
I love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.
informalI love just sitting on the porch and watching the wildlife in the backyard.
Urban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.
academicUrban development and habitat fragmentation pose significant threats to indigenous wildlife populations.
Our eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.
businessOur eco-resort is committed to business practices that ensure minimal impact on the surrounding wildlife.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
wildlife sanctuary
wildlife sanctuary
wildlife photography
wildlife photography
wildlife management
wildlife management
Frequentemente confundido com
Nature includes everything (plants, weather, landscapes), while wildlife specifically refers only to the animals.
Wildness is the quality of being wild or uncontrolled, whereas wildlife refers to the actual creatures.
Notas de uso
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'.
Erros comuns
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).
Dica de memorização
Think of the compound: 'Wild' + 'Life'. It is life that is wild and free, not kept in a cage or a home.
Origem da palavra
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.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries, wildlife conservation is a highly valued social and political issue, often linked to national identity and tourism.
Quiz rápido
The government is introducing new laws to protect the local ___ from poaching.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: wildlife
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