hippopotamus

Hippopotamus (河马)

“hippopotamus”是一个名词，指一种大型的水生哺乳动物，通常生活在非洲的河流和湖泊中。它的特点是粗壮的身体和大头，体表呈灰色或棕色，且具有厚而光滑的皮肤。

词语辨析

该词没有形容词意义，专指一种动物。其词根来自希腊语，字面意思为“河马”。

词汇扩充

• Hippopotamus amphibius - 河马的学名

• Hippopotamus - 河马

• Hippo - 河马的非正式缩写

近义词

• Water horse - 水马（非正式用法）

反义词

由于“hippopotamus”是专指一种动物，因此没有直接的反义词。

词典定义

• 柯林斯词典: A large, mostly herbivorous mammal found in rivers and lakes in Africa.

• 牛津词典: A large, mostly herbivorous mammal with a large mouth and a bulky body, native to Africa.

用法

在使用“hippopotamus”时，通常作为句子的主语或宾语，描述其特性、习性或栖息环境。

例句

• The hippopotamus is known for its large size and powerful jaws.

  河马以其庞大的体型和强壮的下颚而闻名。

• Many tourists visit Africa to see the hippopotamus in its natural habitat.

  许多游客前往非洲观看河马在其自然栖息地中的生活。

• The hippopotamus spends a lot of time in water to keep its skin cool.

  河马在水中待了很长时间，以保持皮肤的凉爽。

• A group of hippopotamuses is called a pod.

  一群河马被称为一组。

• Hippopotamus can hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater.

  河马可以在水下屏住呼吸长达五分钟。

• The hippopotamus is one of the largest land mammals.

  河马是最大的陆地哺乳动物之一。

• Hippopotamus are herbivores and mainly eat grass.

  河马是草食动物，主要以草为食。

• The hippopotamus has a unique way of communicating underwater.

  河马在水下有独特的交流方式。

• In some cultures, the hippopotamus is considered a symbol of strength.

  在一些文化中，河马被视为力量的象征。

• Despite their size, hippopotamuses can run surprisingly fast on land.

  尽管体型庞大，河马在陆地上跑得非常快。

• The skin of a hippopotamus is very thick and helps protect it from the sun.

  河马的皮肤非常厚，帮助它抵御阳光。

• Hippopotamus are known to be quite territorial in their water areas.

  河马以其水域的领土意识而闻名。

• A baby hippopotamus is called a calf.

  小河马被称为小牛。

• Many documentaries feature the life of the hippopotamus in the wild.

  许多纪录片展示了河马在野外的生活。

• Hippopotamus can be very dangerous if provoked.

  如果受到挑衅，河马可能会非常危险。

• The hippopotamus has a large mouth which can open wide.

  河马有一个可以大幅张开的嘴。

• There are many myths surrounding the hippopotamus in African folklore.

  在非洲民间传说中，有许多关于河马的神话。

• Due to habitat loss, the hippopotamus is facing threats to its survival.

  由于栖息地的丧失，河马正面临生存威胁。

• The hippopotamus is an important part of the ecosystem in its environment.

  河马是其栖息环境生态系统的重要组成部分。