manatee
/ˈmæn.əˌtiː/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
一种大型、行动缓慢的海洋食草动物，生活在温暖的水域。
When to Use
📚Academic Writing📰News & Media
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“我们在佛罗里达看到一只海牛在船附近游动。”
“海牛有时被称为海牛，因为它们吃草。”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae, found in tropical regions.