A1 noun 中性

herbivore

/ˈhɜːrbɪvɔːr/

A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants, such as grass, leaves, and fruits. These animals do not eat meat or other animals.

例句

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1

A 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.

2

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.

3

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.

词族

名词
herbivore
副词
herbivorously
形容词
herbivorous
相关
herbivory
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记忆技巧

Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.

快速测验

The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.

正确!

正确答案是: herbivore

例句

1

A cow is a common herbivore that spends its day eating grass in the field.

everyday

A cow is a common plant-eating animal that spends its day eating grass in the field.

2

The scientist confirmed that the ancient dinosaur was a giant herbivore.

formal

The researcher stated that the old dinosaur was a very big plant-eating creature.

3

I'm a bit of a herbivore lately because I'm only eating salads.

informal

I am eating like a plant-eater recently because I am only having salads.

4

Large herbivores are essential for the health of African savanna ecosystems.

academic

Big plant-eating animals are very important for the balance of the African grasslands.

5

Our farm supply store offers a wide range of products for domestic herbivores.

business

Our agricultural business sells many items for farm animals that eat plants.

词族

名词
herbivore
副词
herbivorously
形容词
herbivorous
相关
herbivory

常见搭配

strict herbivore an animal that eats absolutely no meat
large herbivore a big animal that eats plants
land herbivore a plant-eating animal that lives on the ground
native herbivore a plant-eating animal that naturally belongs to an area
herbivore diet the specific types of plants an animal eats

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

herbivore vs carnivore

A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only meat.

herbivore vs vegetarian

Vegetarian is usually used for humans, while herbivore is used for animals.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

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.

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记忆技巧

Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.

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词源

Derived from the Latin words 'herba' meaning plant or grass, and 'vorare' meaning to swallow or devour.

语法模式

Countable noun: one herbivore, two herbivores Usually used with the definite article 'the' when talking about a species
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文化背景

In some modern slang, especially in Japan, the term 'herbivore men' is used to describe men who are not aggressive in pursuing relationships.

快速测验

The elephant is a ______ because it eats leaves and branches rather than meat.

正确!

正确答案是: herbivore

更多nature词汇

savanna

A1

A savanna is a large, flat area of land covered with grass and only a few scattered trees. It is mostly found in hot regions, such as Africa and South America, and supports a wide variety of wildlife.

estuary

A1

An estuary is the wide part of a river where it joins the sea. It is a unique place where fresh water from the river mixes with salty water from the ocean.

undergrowth

A1

Undergrowth refers to the small plants, bushes, and shrubs that grow on the ground beneath the taller trees in a forest or wood. It is often dense and can make walking through the area difficult.

germination

A1

Germination is the process where a seed starts to grow into a new plant. It happens when the seed has enough water, the right temperature, and oxygen.

evergreen

A1

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

endangered species

A1

A group of animals or plants that are in danger of disappearing forever. There are very few of them left in the world, so people try to protect them.

sanctuary

A1

A safe place where people or animals are protected from danger or trouble. It is also a quiet, peaceful place where you can feel calm and relaxed.

mammal

A1

A mammal is a type of animal that breathes air, usually has hair or fur, and gives birth to live young. They are special because the mothers produce milk to feed their babies.

reptile

A1

A reptile is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin that usually lays eggs on land. Snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are common examples of this group of animals.

invertebrate

A1

An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.

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