| 单词 | taxidermy |
| 释义 | taxidermy (once / 14556 pages) n If you're a fan of taxidermy, you like real stuffed animals — animal skins specially prepared and mounted to look like they're alive. Some natural history museums are full of well-done taxidermy, real animals that have been mounted after death, treated to preserve them and posed to appear lifelike. The word taxidermy was first used in 1820, from the Greek words taxis, "arrangement," and derma, "skin." In other words, the slightly gruesome meaning of taxidermy is "an arrangement of skin." WORD FAMILYtaxidermy: taxidermist+/taxidermist: taxidermists USAGE EXAMPLESThe scope of taxidermy work at museums is difficult to pin down. Washington Post(Dec 21, 2016) The exhibits change every few months; a recent one was dedicated to taxidermy. New York Times(Dec 21, 2016) The scientists used a taxidermy robin and a recording of a robin's song - setting up their fake bird in different robin territories throughout the park. BBC(Dec 15, 2016) n the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance Hyper art, artistry, prowess a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation |
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