omnivore
UK/ˈɒmnɪvɔː(r)/US/'ɒmnivɒ:/
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Definitions
n.
An animal or person that eats both plants and meat
杂食动物；杂食者
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedomni- (all) + vore (devourer) = 'eater of everything.' Same -vore template as carnivore and herbivore, but with no restriction on the food — humans, bears, and pigs are classic omnivores.
Root vor still carries 9 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.omnivorous species杂食物种
- 2.true omnivore真正的杂食者
- 3.opportunistic omnivore机会主义杂食者
Example Sentences
- 1.
Humans are omnivores, able to digest both meat and vegetables.
- 2.
As an omnivore, the bear switches between berries, fish, and small animals.