| 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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