amphibious

Definitions

amphi- (both) + bi (life, from bios) + -ous (adj.) = 'living both ways' — at home on land and in water. Used for animals and for military landings or vehicles. See amphibian.

Common Collocations

• 1.amphibious vehicle两栖车
• 2.amphibious assault两栖登陆
• 3.amphibious operation两栖作战

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Marines launched an amphibious assault at dawn.

• 2.

  The amphibious vehicle drove straight into the lake.