vertebrate
noun
UK/ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/
US/ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
Definitions of vertebrate noun
- Countable(可数名词)biology(生物学)
An animal characterized by the presence of a spinal column.
脊椎动物
Mammals, birds, amphibians, and fish are all classified as vertebrates.
哺乳动物、鸟类、两栖动物和鱼类都被归类为脊椎动物。
Vertebrates encompass a wide range of animals, from small frogs to massive whales.
脊椎动物涵盖了从小型青蛙到庞大鲸鱼的广泛动物。
Unlike invertebrates, vertebrates possess an internal skeleton.
与无脊椎动物不同，脊椎动物拥有内部骨骼。
adjective
UK/ˈvɜː.tɪ.brət/
US/ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
Definitions of vertebrate adjective
- biology(生物学)
Characterized by having a spinal column.
具有脊椎的。
Humans are vertebrate animals, characterized by a spinal column made of bone.
人类是脊椎动物，具有由骨头组成的脊椎。
The vertebrate nature of this creature allows for complex movements.
这种生物的脊椎特性使其能够进行复杂的动作。
As a vertebrate, it has a spinal column that supports its body.
作为脊椎动物，它具有支撑身体的脊椎。