English for "animal": animal

Pronunciation: British?['?n?ml] American?['?n?ml]

n. ?Animal; livestock

adj.?Animal; beast

Word collocation:

1. breed animals

2 , feed animals feed animals

3. catch an animal catch animals

4. domesticate animals domesticate animals

Common sentence patterns:

1. In biological terminology life is divided into two groups: plants and animals.

In biological terminology, living things are divided into two categories: plants and animals.

2. Some animals are awkward on land but able to move easily in the water.

Some animals are awkward on land but able to move easily in the water.

3. Men, dogs, birds, flies, fish and snakes are all animals.

Men, dogs, birds, flies, fish and snakes are all animals.

4. The literal meaning of the word “cat” is an animal, not a girl.

The original meaning of the word “cat” is an animal, not a girl.

Extended information:

Word usage

1. Animal is not used to compare levels, and usually cannot be modified with adverbs.

2. When animal is used as a countable noun, the definite article can be added before it. The indefinite article can also be added when referring to an animal.

3. When used as an adjective, animal means "animal" and refers to having certain animal characteristics; it can also refer to "physical". The extension of animal can also mean "lively and cheerful".

4. Animal is an attributive adjective, which is often used in front of nouns to modify it.