Dictionary entry
nonarboreal
adjective
非树栖的；不生活在树上的
not living in or relating to trees; not arboreal
用于描述动物或植物不栖息于树木
- 1.
not inhabiting or frequenting trees
In use
Unlike monkeys, many nonarboreal mammals spend their entire lives on the ground.
The desert is home to various nonarboreal reptiles that have adapted to the arid climate.
This species is primarily nonarboreal, preferring to forage in open grasslands.
nonarboreal + noun
作定语，修饰名词，表示某物不是树栖的。
nonarboreal species
非树栖物种
be + nonarboreal
作表语，描述主语的特征。
These animals are nonarboreal.
这些动物是非树栖的。
Common mistakes
This species is nonarboreal, meaning it has no ions.This species is nonarboreal, meaning it does not live in trees.
误将 nonarboreal 理解为“非离子”，实际意为“非树栖的”。
There are many nonarboreals in this forest.There are many nonarboreal species in this forest.
误将 nonarboreal 当作可数名词使用，实际为形容词，需后接名词。
Connections
Confusing words
- arboreal
- 树栖的 · 意思相反：nonarboreal表示不生活在树上，而arboreal表示生活在树上
- terrestrial
- 陆生的 · 范围不同：nonarboreal强调不生活在树上，可能生活在地面或其他环境；terrestrial强调生活在地面上
Learner notes
Grammar Note
作定语或表语，意为‘非树栖的’
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