"rainforest" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 雨林

Definition

雨林是一种每年降雨量很大的茂密森林。许多不同的动植物在那里生存。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Rainforest' 一般指靠近赤道的热带地区，比如亚马逊。可用单数或复数。常见搭配：“热带雨林”、“保护雨林”、“雨林破坏”。不要跟一般的 'forest' 混淆，‘forest’ 词义更广泛。

Examples

The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world.

亚马逊是世界上最大的**雨林**。

Many animals live in the rainforest.

许多动物生活在**雨林**中。

The rainforest has many tall trees and green plants.

**雨林**有许多高大的树和绿色植物。

Scientists study the rainforest to discover new species.

科学家研究**雨林**以发现新物种。

If we don't protect the rainforest, many animals could lose their homes.

如果我们不保护**雨林**，许多动物可能会失去家园。

Walking through the rainforest was like stepping into another world.

穿越**雨林**就像进入另一个世界。