"amphibians" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 两栖动物

Definition

两栖动物是冷血动物，如青蛙和蝾螈，它们在生命的不同阶段可以在水中和陆地上生活。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“两栖动物” 包括青蛙、蟾蜍、蝾螈等，全都属于这一类。是生物学和科学课常用词。不要与爬行动物（如蜥蜴、蛇）混淆。

Examples

Amphibians live in both water and on land.

**两栖动物**能在水和陆地上生活。

Frogs and salamanders are examples of amphibians.

青蛙和蝾螈是**两栖动物**的例子。

Amphibians lay their eggs in water.

**两栖动物**在水中产卵。

Some amphibians can breathe through their skin as well as their lungs.

有些**两栖动物**既能用皮肤呼吸，也能用肺呼吸。

Most amphibians start life as tadpoles before becoming adults.

大多数**两栖动物**一开始是蝌蚪，长大会变成成体。

If you look near ponds in spring, you might see lots of amphibians moving around.

春天在池塘附近，你可能会看到很多**两栖动物**在活动。