wildlife
gb/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/ us/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
A2
Inglês
~ 3300
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
A2
entity
1
Animals and plants in nature
Animals and plants that live in nature, not kept by people.
Padrão de uso:
[wildlife] in [a place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wildlife' with 'wild life'. 'Wildlife' is a single word referring to animals and plants in nature, not a description of a lifestyle.
Sinónimos
fauna (Refers specifically to animals, not plants; more formal or scientific.)
Antónimos
livestock (Refers to domesticated animals raised by humans, the opposite of wild animals.)
Colocações
protect wildlife
|wildlife conservation
|wildlife habitat
|observe wildlife
|wildlife reserve
Temas
nature
|environment
|biology
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The national park is home to a variety of wildlife, including bears and eagles.
- Wildlife in the area has suffered due to deforestation.
- Tourists come here to photograph the local wildlife.
- The documentary focuses on African wildlife.
- Protecting wildlife is essential for a balanced ecosystem.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- There is a lot of wildlife in the forest.
- We saw birds and deer as part of the wildlife.
- Wildlife lives in the mountains near my town.
- Wildlife can be dangerous if you get too close.
- Wildlife needs clean water to survive.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
wildlife
IPA
GB/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
US/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf/
Sílabas e acento
wild - life (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (wild)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: wildlife
- Plural: wildlife
Família de palavras
Core family
wild
adjective A2
Related words
wildly
adverb B1
wilderness
noun B1
Advanced or less common
wildness
noun
Expressões
wildlife conservation
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf kˌɑnsɚvˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Protection of wild animals and plants
The act of keeping animals and plants in nature safe from harm or loss.
Exemplos
- Wildlife conservation is a priority for many environmental groups.
- The government has launched a new wildlife conservation program to protect endangered species.
wildlife habitat
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf hˈæbətˌæt/
fixed phrase
Natural home of wild species
The place in nature where wild animals and plants live.
Exemplos
- Logging is destroying the wildlife habitat in the region.
- Wetlands are an important wildlife habitat for many bird species.
wildlife reserve
1/wˈaɪldlˌaɪf ɹɪzˈɚv/
fixed phrase
Protected area for wild species
A special place where wild animals and plants are kept safe and not harmed by people.
Exemplos
- We visited a wildlife reserve to see lions and elephants.
- The new wildlife reserve will help protect rare birds.