invertebrate

[英] [ɪnˈvɜ:təbrɪt, -ˌbreɪt] [美] [ɪnˈvə:təbrɪt, -ˌbret] 生词本

adj.

n.

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1. N-COUNT 无脊椎动物 An invertebrate is a creature that does not have a spine, for example an insect, a worm, or an octopus. 
  • Invertebrate is also an adjective.
    • ...invertebrate creatures.

      无脊椎动物

Noun

1. any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification

Adjective

1. lacking a backbone or spinal column;

  • "worms are an example of invertebrate animals"

动物学

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  • 1.无脊椎动物

医学

  • 1.①无脊椎动物:任一种无脊椎的动物;②无脊柱