zoologist
UK/zəʊ'ɒlədʒɪst/US/zәu'ɒlәdʒist/
C2
Definitions
n.
A scientist who studies animals
动物学家
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedzoology + -ist (one who) = a person who does zoology. Transparent agent noun built straight off zoology.
Root zoo still carries 9 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The zoologist spent years tracking wolf packs in the wild.
- 2.
As a zoologist, she specializes in the behavior of primates.