hippopotamus
UK/.hipә'pɒtәmәs/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A large, semi-aquatic, herbivorous African mammal with thick skin, short legs, and a wide mouth
河马
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedhipporoot
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potamroot
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ussuffix
=hippopotamus
Common Collocations
- 1.hippopotamus habitat河马栖息地
- 2.hippopotamus behaviour河马行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
The hippopotamus is one of Africa's most dangerous animals.