species
Significado: A group of living organisms that can breed together
'Species' is a biological classification for a group of organisms capable of breeding and producing fertile offspring. It's the basic unit of taxonomy. 'Endangered species' are at risk of extinction.
Ejemplos
- Scientists have discovered a new species of frog. 科学家发现了一种新的青蛙物种。Los científicos han descubierto una nueva especie de rana.科学者たちは新種のカエルを発見しました。과학자들이 새로운 개구리 종을 발견했습니다.
- This species is native to South America. 这个物种原产于南美洲。Esta especie es nativa de América del Sur.この種は南米原産です。이 종은 남아메리카가 원산지입니다.
- The law protects endangered species from hunting. 法律保护濒危物种免受狩猎。La ley protege a las especies en peligro de la caza.法律は絶滅危惧種を狩猟から保護しています。법률은 멸종위기종을 사냥으로부터 보호합니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'speciēs' (a seeing, appearance, kind, type), from 'specere' (to look at, behold). Originally meant 'outward appearance'; the biological classification sense developed in the 1600s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Historia y curiosidades
From Latin 'species' meaning appearance or kind. The word is both singular and plural - you say 'one species' and 'many species,' never 'specieses.'
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