aquatic
gb/əkwˈætɪk/ us/əkwˈætɪk/
B2
Engleză
~ 8900
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
living or growing in water
Living or growing in water, not on land.
Tipar de utilizare:
aquatic [animal/plant/species/life]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use 'aquatic' for anything related to water, like *aquatic bottle* or *aquatic glass*. Use 'aquatic' mainly for living things (animals, plants, life, species, ecosystems) that are in water.
Sinonime
water-dwelling (Less formal and used mainly for animals; sounds more descriptive than scientific.)
Antonime
terrestrial (Used in scientific or formal context for animals or plants that live on land, not in water.)
Colocații
aquatic animals
|aquatic plants
|aquatic life
|aquatic species
|aquatic ecosystem
|aquatic habitat
Teme
nature
|science
|environment
Exemple
- Many aquatic animals have gills that allow them to breathe underwater.
- Rice is one of the few aquatic plants that is widely grown as a crop.
- The lake supports a rich variety of aquatic life.
- Pollution can quickly destroy delicate aquatic ecosystems.
- Scientists are studying how climate change affects aquatic species in coastal rivers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Frogs start their life as aquatic animals.
- We looked at small aquatic plants in the pond.
- Fish are aquatic animals that live in water.
- The river is home to many aquatic species.
- Birds eat insects and other small aquatic life near the water.
adjective
B2
property
2
relating to water or water activities
About water places or sports and exercise in water.
Tipar de utilizare:
aquatic [sports/center/activity/environment]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'aquatic' with 'marine'. 'Aquatic' is any water (lakes, rivers, pools, sea), while 'marine' is only about the sea or ocean.
Sinonime
water-based (Common in everyday speech; slightly less formal and more general than 'aquatic'.)
Antonime
land-based (Used to describe activities or facilities that take place on land instead of in water.)
Colocații
aquatic sports
|aquatic center
|aquatic facility
|aquatic environment
|aquatic therapy
|aquatic exercise
Teme
sports
|leisure
|places
|environment
|travel
Exemple
- The hotel has an aquatic center with several swimming pools and slides.
- Swimming and water polo are popular aquatic sports in the Olympics.
- The city offers aquatic exercise classes for seniors at the community pool.
- The new park includes an aquatic playground for young children.
- Researchers are testing how chemicals affect aquatic environments near urban areas.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My son loves aquatic sports like swimming.
- We went to the city aquatic center on Saturday.
- She does aquatic exercise in the pool twice a week.
- The town is building a new aquatic facility.
- They study fish in different aquatic environments.
Substantiv
technical
C1
entity
3
a water-living plant or animal
An animal or plant that lives in water.
Tipar de utilizare:
[an] aquatic [verb/be] [description]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners rarely use 'aquatic' as a noun and may think it is always an adjective. As a noun, it is mostly used in scientific or specialist contexts.
Sinonime
water organism (More technical and less common in everyday speech; often used in scientific writing.)
Antonime
land animal (A simple opposite when 'aquatic' refers to an animal that lives in water.)
Colocații
an aquatic plant
|an aquatic animal
|small aquatics
|collecting aquatics
Teme
nature
|science
|environment
|animals
Exemple
- The pond is full of tiny aquatics that are only visible under a microscope.
- She specializes in aquatics, especially freshwater plants.
- Many aquatics cannot survive if the water temperature rises too high.
- The museum has a display of preserved aquatics from local rivers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Some aquatics are too small to see with your eyes.
- The scientist studies aquatics in the lake.
- These aquatics live only in clean water.
- We found several new aquatics in the river sample.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
aquatic
IPA
GB/əkwˈætɪk/
US/əkwˈætɪk/
Silabe și accent
aquat - ic (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: aquatic
Noun
- Base: aquatic
- Plural: aquatics
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
aquatics
noun
Core family
aquarium
noun B1
Related words
aqua
noun B1
aquaculture
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
terrestrial
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
Expresii
aquatic animals
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈænəməlz/
fixed phrase
animals that live in water
Animals that live in water for most or all of their lives.
Exemple
- Dolphins, fish, and crabs are all aquatic animals.
- Some aquatic animals can survive in both fresh and salt water.
- Children learned about different aquatic animals at the aquarium.
aquatic center
1/əkwˈætɪk sˈɛntɚ/
fixed phrase
public swimming pool facility
A public place with swimming pools and other water areas for sports and fun.
Exemple
- The city aquatic center will be closed for repairs next month.
- We take the kids to the aquatic center every Saturday.
- The new aquatic center includes a lap pool and a children’s splash area.
aquatic ecosystem
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈikoʊsˌɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
an ecosystem in water
A community of plants and animals that live together in a water environment.
Exemple
- Climate change is already affecting aquatic ecosystems worldwide.
- Pollution can quickly damage fragile aquatic ecosystems.
- Wetlands are important aquatic ecosystems that support many bird species.
aquatic environment
1/əkwˈætɪk ɪnvˈaɪɹənmənt/
fixed phrase
technical
natural water environment
A natural place made of water where plants and animals live, like a river, lake, or sea.
Exemple
- Many chemicals are dangerous when they enter aquatic environments.
- The park protects both land habitats and aquatic environments.
- Students compared aquatic environments in freshwater and saltwater areas.
aquatic exercise
1/əkwˈætɪk ˈɛksɚsˌaɪz/
fixed phrase
exercise done in water
Exercise you do in water, usually in a pool, often for health or therapy.
Exemple
- Aquatic exercise is recommended for people with joint pain.
- The gym offers aquatic exercise classes three times a week.
- She chose aquatic exercise because it is low impact.
aquatic life
1/əkwˈætɪk lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
living things that live in water
All plants and animals that live in water.
Exemple
- The river is so polluted that most aquatic life has disappeared.
- Warmer oceans are changing aquatic life around the world.
- The new dam could harm aquatic life downstream.
aquatic plants
1/əkwˈætɪk plˈænts/
fixed phrase
plants that live in water
Plants that grow in water instead of on dry land.
Exemple
- We studied different aquatic plants found in the lake.
- Aquatic plants provide food and shelter for many fish.
- The pond is covered with green aquatic plants in summer.
aquatic sports
1/əkwˈætɪk spˈɔɹts/
fixed phrase
sports done in water
Sports that people do in or on water, like swimming or water polo.
Exemple
- Swimming and diving are the most popular aquatic sports at the Olympics.
- The club offers a range of aquatic sports for children and adults.
- She prefers aquatic sports because they are easier on her joints.