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Dinosaurs Meaning in English

word · lemma: dinosaur

/ˈdaɪnəˌsɔɹz/
DY-nuh-sorz
/dˈaɪnəsˌɔːz/
DY-nuh-sawz

释义

Dinosaurs were large reptiles that lived millions of years ago but are now extinct. Some dinosaurs were very big, while others were small.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in scientific or children's contexts. Always plural when referring to more than one species or fossil. Sometimes used metaphorically for outdated things ('these old computers are dinosaurs').

例句

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago.

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Children love learning about dinosaurs.

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Some dinosaurs were as small as chickens.

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All my toys are dinosaurs because I love them so much!

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Scientists study dinosaurs by looking at their bones.

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Some people call old, big computers "dinosaurs" because they're slow and outdated.

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