primate
🇬🇧 UK/'praimit/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A mammal of the order Primates, including humans, apes, and monkeys; a senior bishop in a church
灵长目动物;大主教
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.non-human primate非人类灵长动物
- 2.primate research灵长类研究
- 3.primate conservation灵长类保护
- 4.[primate species]灵长类物种
Example Sentences
- 1.
Chimpanzees are our closest primate relatives, sharing about 98% of our DNA.
- 2.
The sanctuary provides a safe habitat for rescued primates from illegal wildlife trade.
- 3.
The Archbishop of Canterbury serves as the Primate of All England.