Dictionary entry
tree-living
adjective
树栖的
living in trees
常用于描述动物
- 1.
inhabiting or frequenting trees
In use
The tree-living monkey easily swings from branch to branch.
Many tree-living birds build their nests high up to avoid predators.
This species is completely tree-living and rarely descends to the ground.
tree-living + noun
用作定语
tree-living animals
树栖动物
be + tree-living
These species are tree-living.
这些物种是树栖的。
Connections
Confusing words
- arboreal
- 树栖的 · arboreal 是单一单词，tree-living 是复合词，且 arboreal 更正式。
- tree-lined
- 两旁栽树的 · tree-living 意为‘生活在树上的’，而 tree-lined 意为‘两旁有树的’，拼写相近但意义不同。
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常作定语或表语
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