/ˈænɪml ||; ˈænəmḷ/noun [C] a living creature that can move and feel. 'Animal' is sometimes used to talk about only creatures with warm blood (mammals). 动物（有时专指哺乳动物）: the animal kingdom 动物界Humans are social animals. 人类是群居的动物。farm animals 家畜He studied the animals and birds of Southern Africa. 他研究非洲南部的动物和鸟类。 ☞picture on page C1 见C1页插图