vertebrates
US /ˈvɜːr.tə.brəts/
UK /ˈvɜː.tɪ.brəts/
复数名词
脊椎动物
animals that have a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish
示例:
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Humans are vertebrates, as are all other mammals.
人类是脊椎动物，所有其他哺乳动物也是。
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Fish, birds, and reptiles are all examples of vertebrates.
鱼类、鸟类和爬行动物都是脊椎动物的例子。