nonvenomous

IPA/ˌnɒnˈven.ə.məs/
IPA/ˌnɑːnˈven.ə.məs/

nonvenomous — adjective

  • nonvenomouspositive
  • more nonvenomouscomparative
  • most nonvenomoussuperlative

1. used to describe an animal, especially a snake or insect, that lacks the ability

1.形容詞B2
釋義

used to describe an animal, especially a snake or insect, that lacks the ability to deliver poison through its mouthparts or a stinger when it attacks

例句

Kwame showed the children a nonvenomous milk snake he had found in the garden.

The park ranger said every native snake on the island is nonvenomous and safe.

attributive: nonvenomous + noun (snake, lizard, spider)

同義詞
  • harmless

    broader meaning; harmless animals cause no injury at all, while nonvenomous only rules out venom injection

  • non-poisonous

    often used interchangeably, but 'poisonous' refers to toxins absorbed through touch or ingestion, not injected venom

反義詞
  • venomous

    animals that actively inject venom through bites or stings

文法句型

nonvenomous + noun

be nonvenomous

用法筆記

Do not confuse with 'non-poisonous'. 'Nonvenomous' refers specifically to animals that lack a venom-delivery system (fangs, stinger). An animal can be nonvenomous but still be poisonous if its skin or flesh is toxic when eaten.

常見錯誤

❌A nonvenomous spider cannot harm you at all.
✅A nonvenomous spider cannot inject venom through its bite, but some species can still cause skin irritation.
💡Nonvenomous means no venom; the animal may still cause other types of harm.