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amphibian

/æmˈfɪbiən/

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1 · noun

an animal that lives on land and in water

两栖动物

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The frog is an amphibian that begins life in water.
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青蛙是两栖动物，生命开始于水中。
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Pronunciation: /æmˈfɪbiən/

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