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Pachyderm Meaning in English

word

ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m
PAK-i-durm
pˈætʃaɪdəm
PATCH-eye-duhm

释义

A pachyderm is a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.

用法与细微差别

'Pachyderm' is a formal, mostly scientific or literary word; rarely used in everyday conversation. Usually refers to elephants, rhinos, and hippos, but is an old-fashioned term in zoology. Don't use for all large animals—only those with thick skin.

例句

An elephant is a well-known pachyderm.

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A rhinoceros is another kind of pachyderm.

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Pachyderms have very thick skin to protect them.

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Some people use 'gentle giant' to describe a pachyderm like the hippo.

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In older books, you often see the word pachyderm instead of 'elephant.'

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You don't hear the term pachyderm much these days outside of zoos and science texts.

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