| 单词 | endangered |
| 释义 | endangered (once / 1188 pages) adj An animal that is endangered is close to extinction — meaning there aren't very many of that type of animal left in the world. This word is used mostly to describe animal species that are not doing very well: animals usually become endangered because of over hunting or the destruction of their habitat. Environmental groups and animal-lovers try to help endangered species survive. Outside of the animal kingdom, you can say anything that seems to be dying out is endangered, like good manners, phone booths, or the art of letter writing. WORD FAMILYendanger: endangered, endangering, endangerment, endangers+/danger: dangerous, dangers, endanger/dangerous: dangerouser, dangerousest, dangerously, dangerousness USAGE EXAMPLESA bypass channel for the irrigation dam would be built near the Montana-North Dakota border to let endangered pallid sturgeon reach upstream spawning grounds. Seattle Times(Jan 02, 2017) It was suspended in December 2014 when the animals were placed back on the endangered species list due to a Federal court decision. Washington Times(Jan 02, 2017) Cases that don’t meet the new standards will be eligible for what’s called an Endangered Missing Advisory. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) adj (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction an endangered species Syn vulnerable susceptible to attack |
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