savannah

/səˈvæn.ə/ (bre, ipa) · [səvˈænə] /səˈvæn.ə/ (ame, ipa)

savannah — noun

  • savannahsingular
  • savannahsplural

1. a wide area of flat land in hot regions where grass covers the ground and only a

1.名詞B1
釋義

a wide area of flat land in hot regions where grass covers the ground and only a few trees grow

例句

Christopher watched elephants cross the savannah before sunset.

savannah as wildlife habitat

During the dry season, grass fires spread quickly across the savannah.

seasonal change on the savannah

同義詞
  • savanna

    an alternative spelling of the same word

  • grassland

    a broader term that also includes prairies and steppes

  • plain

    flat land in general, without the tropical grassland meaning

反義詞
  • forest

    a wooded area with many more trees

  • desert

    a much drier landscape with far less plant life

文法句型

the + savannah

a + savannah

savannah + noun

用法筆記

Often used with 'the' when speaking about the landscape in general, especially in phrases like 'the African savannah'. The spelling 'savanna' is also common.

常見錯誤

❌A savannah is the same as a desert.
✅A savannah is a grassland with seasonal rain, not a desert.
💡a savannah has far more grass, animals, and rainfall than a desert.

2. a breed of domestic cat developed from a serval and a house cat, known for its l

2.名詞B2
釋義

a breed of domestic cat developed from a serval and a house cat, known for its long legs, spotted coat, and active nature

例句

Lakshmi adopted a Savannah cat with long legs and dark spots.

collocation: Savannah cat

Ryo's Savannah cat jumps onto the fridge whenever dinner is late.

文法句型

a + Savannah cat

Savannah cat + verb

用法筆記

Usually appears in the phrase 'Savannah cat'. Capitalize 'Savannah' when you mean the breed name.