"amphibian" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 两栖动物

Definition

两栖动物是指如青蛙或蝾螈这类可以在水中和陆地上生活的动物。它们通常在水中开始生命，之后能适应陆地生活。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要用于科学和教学领域。代表动物有青蛙、蝾螈、蟾蜍等，不包括像乌龟或蛇这样的爬行动物。常和“物种”、“生命周期”、“栖息地”等词搭配。

Examples

A frog is an amphibian.

青蛙是一种**两栖动物**。

Amphibians lay their eggs in water.

**两栖动物**在水中产卵。

Salamanders are also amphibians.

蝾螈也是**两栖动物**。

The zoo has a new amphibian exhibit with rare frogs and salamanders.

动物园有一个新的**两栖动物**展览，有许多罕见的青蛙和蝾螈。

Many amphibians are sensitive to pollution in their environment.

许多**两栖动物**对环境污染很敏感。

It’s amazing how amphibians can breathe through their skin as well as their lungs.

**两栖动物**能用皮肤和肺呼吸，非常神奇。