animate being

In biology class, we learned that every animate being needs water to survive.

在生物课上，我们学到每个生物都需要水才能生存。

The philosopher argued that respecting every animate being is a sign of a compassionate society.

这位哲学家认为，尊重每一个生物是富有同情心的社会的标志。

Scientists study how each animate being adapts to changes in its environment.

科学家研究每个生物如何适应环境变化。