"baboon" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 狒狒

Definition

狒狒是一种体型较大的猴子，脸长，牙齿尖锐，主要分布在非洲和阿拉伯地区。狒狒通常群居，社交性很强。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“狒狒”是正式又中性的词语，特指这种大型灵长类动物，不要与“猴子”或“猩猩”混淆（更泛指）。有时也调侃某人行为顽皮或吵闹。

Examples

My little brother climbs around like a baboon when he’s excited.

我弟弟一高兴就像**狒狒**一样到处爬。

A baboon has a long nose and sharp teeth.

一只**狒狒**有长鼻子和尖牙。

We saw a baboon at the zoo yesterday.

我们昨天在动物园看到了**狒狒**。

Baboons live together in groups called troops.

**狒狒**生活在被称为“群体”的集体中。

Did you know some baboons can steal food from parked cars?

你知道有些**狒狒**会从停着的车里偷食物吗？

When tourists leave their bags open, baboons sometimes make a mess looking for snacks.

游客把包打开时，**狒狒**有时会弄得一团糟找吃的。