amphibious
Capable of functioning on land or in waterCapable of functioning on land or in water.
» Some animals are amphibious and take two forms in life.
Meaning
3 senses(not comparable)Capable of functioning on land or in water.
an amphibious vehicle
amphibisch
земново́дныйzemnovódnyj
operating or living on land and in water
(not comparable)Occurring on both land and water.
an amphibious attack
(humorous, not comparable)Ambidextrous.
Examples
8 sentencesSome animals are amphibious and take two forms in life.
The platypus, a small amphibious Austrian mammal, is a very shy animal.
Качкодзьоб, малий водоплавний австрійський ссавець, — дуже сором'язлива тварина.
ruУтконос – небольшое австрийское водоплавающее млекопитающее – весьма пугливый зверёк.
The hunters were still arguing and roaring like some semi-human amphibious breed.
Is it true that amphibious creatures are barometers or indicators of the health of the planet?
China will launch an amphibious attack to invade Taiwan.
Translations
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Origin
From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).From Ancient Greek ἀμφίβιος (amphíbios), from ἀμφί (amphí) + βίος (bíos, “life”).
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