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Rhinoceros Meaning in English

word

ɹaɪˈnɑsɝəs
rye-NOH-suh-ruhs
ɹaɪnˈɒsəɹəs
rye-NOS-uh-ruhs

释义

A large, heavy mammal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose. It lives in Africa and Asia.

用法与细微差别

The plural is 'rhinoceroses.' Informally shortened to 'rhino.' Used mainly in zoological or wildlife contexts. Avoid confusing with the similar-looking 'hippopotamus' (hippo).

例句

A rhinoceros has thick skin and horns.

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We saw a rhinoceros at the zoo.

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The rhinoceros lives in Africa and Asia.

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It's rare to see a rhinoceros in the wild these days.

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Did you know a group of rhinoceroses is called a crash?

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The rhinoceros is endangered due to poaching.

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