Carrion Meaning in English
word
ˈkɛɹiən
KAIR-ee-uhn
kˈæɹiən
KARR-ee-uhn
释义
Dead and decaying flesh of animals, often eaten by scavengers like vultures.
用法与细微差别
'Carrion' is formal and mainly used in scientific or descriptive contexts relating to nature and animals. Commonly found in phrases like 'carrion birds' or 'carrion feeders'. Not used for meat for human consumption. Don't confuse with 'carrying' (to carry something).
Spanish: carroñaPortuguese (BR): carniçaPortuguese (PT): carniçaChinese (Simplified): 腐肉Chinese (Traditional): 腐肉Hindi: सड़ा मांसArabic: الجيفةBengali: পচা মাংস - মৃত প্রাণীর মাংসRussian: падальJapanese: 腐肉Vietnamese: thịt thối - xác chết động vậtKorean: 썩은 고기 - 죽은 동물의 사체Turkish: leşUrdu: مردارIndonesian: bangkai
例句
Vultures eat carrion to survive.
basic
The smell of carrion attracted wild animals.
basic
Hyenas are known for eating carrion.
basic
There's a strong stench of carrion down by the riverbank.
natural
Some animals will only eat fresh meat, but others feed on carrion.
natural
Without enough carrion to scavenge, the vultures moved on to a new area.
natural