amphibians
amphibians — 形容詞
- amphibianspositive
- more amphibianscomparative
- most amphibianssuperlative
1. relating to the group of cold-blooded animals, such as frogs, toads, and salaman
兩棲的
與兩棲動物有關的
relating to the group of cold-blooded animals, such as frogs, toads, and salamanders, that begin life in water and later develop lungs to live on land.
The biology teacher explained the amphibian life cycle to her students.
生物老師向學生解說兩棲動物的生命周期。
amphibian + life cycle — typical collocation in science
Amphibian eggs are soft and jelly-like, unlike the hard shells of bird eggs.
兩棲動物的卵柔軟且呈膠狀，不像鳥蛋有堅硬的外殼。
amphibian + eggs — describes biological feature
Wetlands provide essential amphibian habitats across many parts of the world.
溼地為世界各地的兩棲動物提供了重要的棲息地。
Erik collected data on amphibian populations for his university research project.
Erik 為他的大學研究項目收集了兩棲動物族群的數據。
Garden ponds can create safe amphibian breeding areas in the spring.
花園池塘可以在春天創造安全的兩棲動物繁殖區域。
文法句型
amphibian + noun
用法筆記
Always placed before a noun (amphibian species, amphibian biology). Do not use this form after a linking verb — use amphibious instead (e.g., 'Frogs are amphibious,' not 'Frogs are amphibian').
常見錯誤
2. describing a vehicle that can travel on both land and water, or an aircraft that
水陸兩用的
可在陸地和水上行駛的
describing a vehicle that can travel on both land and water, or an aircraft that can take off and land on water.
The army tested a new amphibian vehicle on the coast last month.
軍方上個月在海岸測試了一種新型水陸兩用車輛。
amphibian + vehicle — key collocation for this sense
Mira saw an amphibian bus drive into the harbour during her trip to Vancouver.
Mira 在溫哥華旅行時看到一輛水陸兩用巴士駛入港口。
Amphibian aircraft are useful for reaching lakes that have no roads nearby.
水陸兩用飛機對於抵達沒有道路的湖區很有幫助。
Engineers designed an amphibian car that folds its wheels for water travel.
工程師設計了一款水陸兩用車，可以在水上行駛時摺起輪子。
- amphibious
more frequent in formal and technical writing, especially for military vehicles
文法句型
amphibian + noun (vehicle, aircraft, car, bus)
用法筆記
In this sense, amphibian and amphibious are interchangeable before nouns (amphibian vehicle = amphibious vehicle), but amphibious is far more common in formal and technical writing.
常見錯誤
amphibians — 名詞
- amphibianssingular
- amphibiansesplural
1. any creature with a backbone and cold blood — for example, a frog, toad, or sala
兩棲動物
在水中和陸地生活的動物
any creature with a backbone and cold blood — for example, a frog, toad, or salamander — that begins life in water, develops lungs to live on land, and always goes back to water to reproduce.
Dewi found an amphibian hiding under a wet log near the stream in her garden.
Dewi 在花園小溪旁一塊潮濕的木頭下發現了一隻兩棲動物。
an amphibian — singular countable use
Many amphibians sleep through the cold winter months buried underground.
許多兩棲動物在寒冷的冬季會埋在地下休眠。
The pond attracts frogs and other amphibians that help control the insect population.
池塘吸引了青蛙和其他兩棲動物，有助於控制昆蟲數量。
Scientists worry that amphibians are disappearing because of pollution and disease.
科學家擔心兩棲動物因污染和疾病而逐漸消失。
Aylin showed her class how an amphibian grows from a tadpole to a frog.
Aylin 向全班展示兩棲動物如何從蝌蚪長成青蛙。
- reptile
a different class of cold-blooded animals that lay hard-shelled eggs on land, such as snakes and lizards
文法句型
an amphibian
amphibians (plural)
用法筆記
The plural form amphibians is very common when referring to the class as a group. Science textbooks use this term alongside reptiles (爬蟲類) and mammals (哺乳類).
常見錯誤
2. a machine that moves over ground and through water, or an aeroplane that can ris
兩棲交通工具
可在陸地和水上行駛的交通工具
a machine that moves over ground and through water, or an aeroplane that can rise from and settle onto a lake or sea.
The military used an amphibian to carry soldiers from the ship to the beach.
軍方使用水陸兩用車將士兵從船上運送到沙灘。
an amphibian — used alone to mean amphibious vehicle
Haruto watched a small amphibian drive off the road and into the lake.
Haruto 看到一輛小型水陸兩用車駛離道路進入湖中。
Tourists can ride in an amphibian that crosses the river and returns by road.
遊客可以搭乘兩棲交通工具渡過河流，再經由道路返回。
Caio's uncle flies an amphibian that lands on water near lakeside cabins.
Caio 的叔叔駕駛一架水上飛機，可以降落在湖邊小屋附近的水面上。
- amphibious vehicle
more precise and avoids confusion with the animal sense
- amphibious aircraft
specific term for planes that land on water
文法句型
an amphibian (vehicle)
用法筆記
This sense is much less common than the animal sense. Context — military, engineering, or tourism — usually makes the meaning clear. When ambiguity arises, use amphibious vehicle or amphibious aircraft instead.