animal
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/ˈænɪml/
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/ˈænɪml/
a living thing that is not a bird, fish, reptile, insect, or human
The animal in the forest was not a bird or insect.
森林里的动物不是鸟或昆虫。
any living thing that is not a plant or human
This animal is not a plant or a human.
这种动物不是植物或人类。
any living creature, including humans
Humans are one type of animal.
人类是动物的一种。
a person who is cruel or very dirty
That cruel person is an animal.
那个残忍的人是禽兽。
a particular type of person or thing
This new animal is very different from the old one.
这个新类型与旧类型非常不同。
relating to basic physical needs and feelings
Animal instincts help the animal survive.
动物本能帮助动物生存。