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Cenozoic Meaning in English

word

ˌsinəˈzoʊɪk
see-nuh-ZOH-ik
ˌsiːnəˈzəʊɪk
SEE-nuh-ZOH-ik

释义

The Cenozoic is the most recent geological era, starting about 66 million years ago, marked by the rise of mammals and the extinction of dinosaurs.

用法与细微差别

A scientific and academic term, almost always used in paleontology, geology, and earth science contexts. The word often appears as 'the Cenozoic Era.' Not used in everyday conversation.

例句

The Cenozoic began after the extinction of the dinosaurs.

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Many mammals evolved during the Cenozoic era.

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Humans appeared at the end of the Cenozoic.

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Today’s animals are mostly descendants from the Cenozoic era.

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Fossils from the Cenozoic tell us a lot about ancient climates.

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Geologists often divide earth’s history into the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.

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