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Wallaby Meaning in English

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ˈwɑɫəˌbi
WAH-luh-bee
wˈɒlæbi
WOL-uh-bee

释义

A wallaby is a small to medium-sized marsupial, similar to a kangaroo but generally smaller, found mainly in Australia and nearby islands.

用法与细微差别

"Wallaby" is commonly used in scientific and zoological contexts, and also appears in casual conversation, especially about Australian wildlife. It’s different from “kangaroo” mainly because of size. The plural is “wallabies.”

例句

A wallaby looks like a small kangaroo.

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We saw a wallaby in the zoo yesterday.

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A baby wallaby stays in its mother's pouch.

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You’ll find wallabies hopping wild in Australia’s countryside.

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Have you ever taken a selfie with a wallaby at a wildlife park?

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If you’re lucky, a wallaby might come close enough to feed from your hand.

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