英语词汇“carrion”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

The noun carrion refers to the dead and rotting flesh of an animal. Ever seen a dead opossum or cat in the road? You can call that road kill carrion.

The word carrion comes from a Latin word caro, which means "meat," but carrion is usually considered unfit for human consumption. Birds of prey and other opportunistic animals will often have carrion as part of their diet, however. Sometimes the word carrion is used a little more metaphorically: "The soldiers were unable to retrieve the bodies of their fallen brothers, so they were left on the field of battle like so much carrion."

WORD FAMILY

carrion: carrions

USAGE EXAMPLES

We contend that such outlets are no true replacement for the naturally random food pulses associated with wildlife carrion.

Nature(Dec 20, 2016)

Last year, Baltimore Circuit Judge Audrey Carrion ruled in favor of the developer.

Washington Times(Dec 18, 2016)

In a letter to Mr. de Blasio, Ms. Carrión said she was leaving for her “well-being” and noted “tremendous strides.”

New York Times(Dec 12, 2016)

n the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

Hyper

body, dead body

a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person

单词	carrion
释义	carrion (once / 3589 pages) n The noun carrion refers to the dead and rotting flesh of an animal. Ever seen a dead opossum or cat in the road? You can call that road kill carrion. The word carrion comes from a Latin word caro, which means "meat," but carrion is usually considered unfit for human consumption. Birds of prey and other opportunistic animals will often have carrion as part of their diet, however. Sometimes the word carrion is used a little more metaphorically: "The soldiers were unable to retrieve the bodies of their fallen brothers, so they were left on the field of battle like so much carrion." WORD FAMILY carrion: carrions USAGE EXAMPLES We contend that such outlets are no true replacement for the naturally random food pulses associated with wildlife carrion. Nature(Dec 20, 2016) Last year, Baltimore Circuit Judge Audrey Carrion ruled in favor of the developer. Washington Times(Dec 18, 2016) In a letter to Mr. de Blasio, Ms. Carrión said she was leaving for her “well-being” and noted “tremendous strides.” New York Times(Dec 12, 2016) n the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food Hyper body, dead body a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
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