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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-derived
primfirst
+
ateto make, having
=primate

Common 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.

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