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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