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单词 animal
释义 animal
n. & adj.
--n
  1. a living organism which feeds on organic matter, usu. one with specialized sense-organs and nervous system, and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.
  2. such an organism other than man.
  3. a brutish or uncivilized person.
  4. colloq. a person or thing of any kind (there is no such animal).
--adj
  1. characteristic of animals.
  2. of animals as distinct from vegetables (animal charcoal).
  3. characteristic of the physical needs of animals; carnal, sensual.
Phrases and idioms
animal husbandry the science of breeding and caring for farm animals. animal magnetism hist. mesmerism. animal spirits natural exuberance.
Etymology: L f. animale neut. of animalis having breath f. anima breath
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