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复数形式
species
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物种, 種
a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into
- The Galapagos finches are a classic example of how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.
加拉帕戈斯雀是不同物种如何从共同祖先进化而来的经典例子。
- The African elephant and the Asian elephant are two different species of elephant.
非洲象和亚洲象是大象的两个不同物种。
- The red wolf is a species of wolf that is native to the southeastern United States.
红狼是一种原产于美国东南部的狼的物种。
- The domestic dog is a species of the genus Canis that has been selectively bred by humans for thousands of years.
家犬是Canis属的一个物种，已被人类选择性繁殖了数千年。
- The monarch butterfly is a species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year.
帝王蝶是一种每年迁徙数千英里的蝴蝶物种。
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a particular type, kind, or variety of something, often used figuratively
- This is a species of problem that requires careful thought.
- He belongs to a rare species of gentleman.
- The museum displayed a species of antique furniture from the 18th century.
- This species of software is popular among designers.
- A new species of smartphone design has emerged.