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.
例句
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.
词族
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
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.
词族
常见搭配
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
A herbivore eats only plants, while a carnivore eats only meat.
Vegetarian is usually used for humans, while herbivore is used for animals.
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.
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.
记忆技巧
Remember 'Herb' (like the plant) + 'vore' (meaning to eat). A herbivore is a 'herb-eater'.
词源
Derived from the Latin words 'herba' meaning plant or grass, and 'vorare' meaning to swallow or devour.
语法模式
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
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