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amphibious

UK //æmˈfɪb.i.əs//US //æmˈfɪb.i.əs//

词源

源自希腊语 'amphibios'(amphi- '两种' + bios '生命'),17世纪进入英语。

adjective

❶ 指能在陆地和水域两种环境中生存或活动的,常用于描述动物或交通工具。

“Frogs are amphibious creatures that live both on land and in water.”

(青蛙是两栖动物,既生活在陆地上也生活在水里。)

“The military uses amphibious vehicles for operations near coastlines.”

(军队使用两栖车辆在海岸线附近执行任务。)

同义词:dual-environment, water-and-land, aquatic-terrestrial

常见短语

amphibious assault — 军事术语,指从海上登陆发起的攻击行动,通常涉及两栖车辆和舰艇。

“The amphibious assault was launched at dawn to surprise the enemy.”

(两栖攻击在黎明时分发起,以出其不意地打击敌人。)