habitat

noun

UK/ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/
US/ˈhæb.ə.tæt/

Definitions of habitat noun

  1. C1Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    The natural environment where an animal or plant normally lives.

    (動植物的)生長地;棲息地

    • Urban expansion is encroaching upon the natural habitats of many wildlife species.

      都市擴張正在侵佔許多野生動物的自然棲息地。

    • This wetland is a vital habitat for a variety of bird species.

      這片濕地是各種鳥類的重要棲息地。

    • Climate change is posing a threat to the habitats of many marine organisms.

      氣候變化對許多海洋生物的棲息地構成威脅。