vertebrate
US /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
UK /ˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
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脊椎动物
an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes.
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Humans are vertebrates.
人类是脊椎动物。
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Fish are cold-blooded vertebrates.
鱼是冷血脊椎动物。
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脊椎的
having a backbone or spinal column.
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The skeleton of a vertebrate animal includes a spinal column.
脊椎动物的骨骼包括脊柱。
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Birds are vertebrate animals.
鸟类是脊椎动物。