elephant

[US]/'elɪf(ə)nt/
[UK]/'ɛlɪfənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 象, 大象
Word Forms
複數elephants

Phrases & Collocations

white elephant

白象,灰色象(在印度、東南亞被視爲神聖之物);無價值的東西

elephant seal

n. 象海豹;海象

african elephant

非洲象

elephant trunk

象鼻管;溜管

Example Sentences

The elephant is the largest land animal on Earth.

大象是地球上最大的陸地動物。

Elephants are known for their intelligence and strong memory.

大象以其智慧和強大的記憶力而聞名。

The elephant's trunk is a versatile tool used for various tasks.

大象的鼻子是一種多功能工具,用於各種任務。

Elephants have a strong sense of community and often travel in herds.

大象具有強烈的社羣意識,通常成羣結隊地旅行。

Poaching remains a serious threat to the elephant population.

偷獵仍然對大象種羣構成嚴重威脅。

Elephants play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem of their habitats.

大象在維護其棲息地生態系統方面發揮着至關重要的作用。

The ivory trade has led to a decline in elephant numbers in the wild.

象牙貿易導致野生大象數量減少。

Elephants are herbivores and primarily feed on leaves, grass, and fruits.

大象是草食動物,主要以樹葉、草和水果爲食。

In some cultures, the elephant is considered a symbol of wisdom and strength.

在某些文化中,大象被視爲智慧和力量的象徵。

Conservation efforts are being made to protect endangered elephant species.

正在進行保護工作,以保護瀕危的大象物種。

Real-world Examples

The elephants are tame and kind.

象很溫順,很友好。

Source: Recitation for Kings Volume 1 (All 100 Lessons)

For example, let's address the elephant in the room and discuss the redundancies.

比如,我們來處理棘手的問題吧,討論裁員。

Source: Learn business English with Lucy.

No, no, no! I do not want an elephant inside a boa constrictor.

不,不!我不要蟒蛇,它肚子裏還有一頭象。

Source: The Little Prince

I can see two blue elephants and... four zebras.

我看見了2只藍色的大象和...4只斑馬。

Source: BlackCat (Beginner) Audiobook

First, we went to see the elephants.

我們先去看大象。

Source: Beijing Normal University New Curriculum Reform Junior High School English Grade 7 Volume 2

Did you feel happy being an elephant?

當大象你開心嗎?

Source: VOA Daily Standard April 2020 Collection

Number seven is " an elephant in the room" .

第七個是“房間裏的大象”。

Source: Learn business English with Lucy.

We really need to feed the elephants less.

我們真的要給大象少喂點了。

Source: Grammar Lecture Hall

Cross the bridge, and you'll see the elephants.

過橋,你們會看到大象。

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford Junior English (Grade 7, Volume 2)

Jane wants to ride on one of the elephants.

簡想騎在其中一頭象的身上。

Source: Recitation for Kings Volume 1 (All 100 Lessons)

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