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Gorilla Meaning in English

word

/ɡɝˈɪɫə/
guh-RI-luh
/ɡəɹˈɪlɐ/
guh-RI-luh

释义

A gorilla is a very large, strong ape that lives in forests in Africa. Gorillas are known for their intelligence and live in groups called troops.

用法与细微差别

'Gorilla' always refers to the animal, never to a person (unlike 'ape' used informally for some humans). Used in science, zoos, and nature shows. Plural is 'gorillas.'

例句

A gorilla is bigger than a human.

basic

We saw a gorilla at the zoo yesterday.

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The baby gorilla holds its mother tightly.

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That wildlife documentary showed how a gorilla troop communicates in the wild.

natural

He pounded his chest like a gorilla to joke with his friends.

natural

Scientists are studying gorilla behavior to learn more about social animals.

natural