amphibian — A cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water, typically breathing through gills when young and lungs when adult
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water, typically breathing through gills when young and lungs when adult
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈfɪbiən/
Korean meaning: 양서류 (물과 육지 모두에서 살 수 있는 냉혈동물)
Korean pronunciation: 앰**피**비언
Example Sentences
- The biology teacher brought a live amphibian to class, and half the students screamed when the frog jumped.
- Amphibians are facing extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction.
- My cousin thinks he's an amphibian because he spends equal time in the swimming pool and on his couch.
amphibian
NOUN//æmˈfɪbiən//
A cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water, typically breathing through gills when young and lungs when adult
A cold-blooded animal that can live both on land and in water, typically breathing through gills when young and lungs when adult
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Origin
그리스어에서 온 단어로, 두 개의 삶을 사는 존재를 의미합니다. 물과 땅, 두 세계를 오가는 신비로운 생물들의 특성을 담고 있어요.
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📝Examples
“The biology teacher brought a live amphibian to class, and half the students screamed when the frog jumped.”
“Amphibians are facing extinction due to climate change and habitat destruction.”
“My cousin thinks he's an amphibian because he spends equal time in the swimming pool and on his couch.”
“The museum's amphibian exhibit features frogs, toads, and salamanders from around the world.”
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