Word
arboreous
/ɑːˈbəuriəs/
adjective
栖息于树木的
inhabiting or frequenting trees
指动物
- 1.
Having the characteristics of a tree. (of a plant)
具有树木特征的(指植物)
- 2.
Covered or filled with trees.
覆盖或长满树木的
树木繁茂的；树木状的；具有树木特征的(指植物)；覆盖或长满树木的；树木的
In use
The arboreous valley was home to many bird species.
Arboreous mammals, like squirrels, are agile in the treetops.
The arboreous structure of the plant made it look like a small tree.
be + arboreous
用于描述地点的特征。
The region is arboreous, with dense forests covering most of the land.
该地区树木繁茂，森林覆盖了大部分土地。
arboreous + noun
用于修饰生活或栖息在树上的生物。
Arboreous mammals live in trees and rarely descend to the ground.
树栖哺乳动物生活在树上，很少下到地面。
arboreous + structure/pattern
用于比喻树木形状或分支结构。
Connections
Confusing words
- arboreal
- 树栖的；树木的 · arboreous 侧重于树木繁茂或形态像树；arboreal 侧重于生活在树上或与树有关的习性
Learner notes
Grammar Note
多用于描述树木或森林
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