animal /ˈænɪməl/ CET4 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT An animal is a living creature such as a dog, lion, or rabbit, rather than a bird, fish, insect, or human being. 动物 (不包括鸟类、鱼类、昆虫和人类)

  例：

  He was attacked by wild animals.

  他被野兽袭击了。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT Any living creature other than a human being can be referred to as an animal. 兽类; 动物 (不包括人类)

  例：

  Language is something that fundamentally distinguishes humans from animals.

  语言是从根本上把人类与动物区分开的事物。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT Any living creature, including a human being, can be referred to as an animal. (包括人类在内的) 动物

  例：

  Watch any young human being, or any other young animal.

  观察任意一个年少的人，或者任意其他幼小的动物。

• 4. 

  ADJ Animal products come from animals rather than from plants. 动物的

  例：

  ...food high in animal fats such as red meat and dairy products.

  …富含动物脂肪的食物，如红色肉类和奶制品。