brown bear

Học thuật
Thân thiện
brown bear

A brown bear catches a salmon in a river.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large species of bear (Ursus arctos): A large, powerful mammal with a distinctive hump of muscle on its shoulders, long claws, and fur that ranges in color from dark brown to a lighter, creamy shade. It is native to Eurasia and North America. 2. A ferocious bear of Eurasia: Historically characterized by its size and potential for aggressive behavior, though individual temperaments vary.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The brown bear is an omnivore, feeding on berries, fish, and small mammals.
    • We observed a brown bear catching salmon from the river.
    • The brown bear population in this forest is carefully monitored.
Advanced Usage
  • "The brown bear of legend": Used to emphasize the bear's formidable reputation in folklore and stories.
    • He spoke of the brown bear of legend, a creature of immense strength and solitary nature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis): A North American subspecies of the brown bear.
  • Kodiak bear (Ursus arctos middendorffi): A very large subspecies of brown bear found on the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.
Synonyms
  • Bruin: A literary or archaic name for a bear, often used in fables.
  • Ursine creature: A formal term relating to bears.
Related Phrases
  • Brown bear habitat: The natural environment where these bears live.
  • Brown bear conservation: Efforts to protect this species and its environment.
Related Idioms
brown bear

A brown bear catches a salmon in a river.

Noun
  1. large ferocious bear of Eurasia

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ chứa "brown bear"