A1 noun 中性

amphibian

/æmˈfɪbiən/

An amphibian is a type of animal that can live both on land and in water. Most amphibians, like frogs and salamanders, start their lives in the water and move to land as they grow older.

例句

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The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

2

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

3

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

词族

名词
amphibian
副词
amphibiously
形容词
amphibious
相关
amphibiousness
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记忆技巧

Think of 'Amphi' as 'Both' (like an amphitheater with seats on both sides) and 'Bio' as 'Life'. An amphibian lives 'both lives' in water and on land.

快速测验

A frog is a type of _______ because it lives both in water and on land.

正确!

正确答案是: amphibian

例句

1

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

everyday

The children saw a small green frog, which is a common amphibian, near the lake.

2

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

formal

The protection of every native amphibian species is a priority for the local government.

3

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

informal

Look at that cool amphibian hiding under the wet leaves!

4

Biologists are studying how the amphibian respiratory system adapts to different environments.

academic

Biologists are studying how the amphibian respiratory system adapts to different environments.

5

Our environmental impact report focuses on the local amphibian population near the construction site.

business

Our environmental impact report focuses on the local amphibian population near the construction site.

词族

名词
amphibian
副词
amphibiously
形容词
amphibious
相关
amphibiousness

常见搭配

amphibian species amphibian species
endangered amphibian endangered amphibian
amphibian habitat amphibian habitat
amphibian life cycle amphibian life cycle
protecting amphibians protecting amphibians

常用短语

amphibian vehicle

amphibian vehicle

amphibian landing

amphibian landing

amphibian eggs

amphibian eggs

容易混淆的词

amphibian vs reptile

Reptiles have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs on land, whereas amphibians have moist skin and usually lay eggs in water.

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使用说明

Use 'amphibian' when referring to the scientific class of animals that transition from water to land. It is a more precise term than simply saying 'water animal'.

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常见错误

Learners sometimes use 'amphibian' to describe any animal that swims, like a crocodile, but crocodiles are actually reptiles.

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记忆技巧

Think of 'Amphi' as 'Both' (like an amphitheater with seats on both sides) and 'Bio' as 'Life'. An amphibian lives 'both lives' in water and on land.

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词源

From the Greek 'amphibios', which means 'living a double life'.

语法模式

Countable noun Plural: amphibians Used with 'an' (an amphibian)
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文化背景

Frogs, the most famous amphibians, are often used in literature and folklore to represent transformation, such as the 'Frog Prince' story.

快速测验

A frog is a type of _______ because it lives both in water and on land.

正确!

正确答案是: amphibian

更多nature词汇

omnivore

A1

An omnivore is an animal or person that eats both plants and meat. They have a varied diet because they can digest many different types of food sources.

scavenger

A1

A scavenger is an animal or a person that finds and collects things that others have thrown away or left behind. In nature, it refers to animals that eat dead plants or other dead animals to survive.

migration

A1

Migration is the movement of people or animals from one place to another to live or find food. It can happen every year with the seasons or be a permanent move to a new country.

hibernation

A1

Hibernation is a long, deep sleep that some animals take during the winter. It helps them save energy and survive when there is very little food available.

camouflage

A1

Camouflage is a way to hide by looking like the things around you. It helps animals and people stay safe by blending into the background so they are hard to see.

stream

A1

A stream is a small, narrow flow of water that moves naturally along a fixed path. It is smaller than a river and can usually be found in forests or parks.

pond

A1

A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.

marsh

A1

A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.

swamp

A1

A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.

waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

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