"manatee" in Chinese (Simplified)
海牛
Definition
海牛是一种大型温顺、以植物为食的水生哺乳动物,生活在温暖的沿海水域,有时被称为“海牛”。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'海牛'主要出现在科学、生态保护或动物相关话题中。在中国并不常见,常用于教育或纪录片。
Examples
A manatee lives in warm ocean water.
**海牛**生活在温暖的海水中。
We saw a manatee at the zoo.
我们在动物园看到了一只**海牛**。
A manatee eats plants underwater.
**海牛**在水下吃植物。
Have you ever heard a manatee sing underwater?
你听过**海牛**在水下“唱歌”吗?
A group of manatees was resting near the riverbank.
一群**海牛**在河岸附近休息。
Some people call the manatee a 'sea cow' because of its size and slow movements.
有些人因为**海牛**体型大、动作慢,就叫它们“海牛”。