carnivore

/ˈkɑrnɪˌvɔr/

a terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal

中文释义：食肉动物；肉食性动物

Lions are apex carnivores that play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance.

狮子是顶级食肉动物，在维持生态系统平衡中起着关键作用。

The fossil record shows that this ancient carnivore had sharp teeth for tearing flesh.

化石记录显示，这种古代食肉动物有锋利的牙齿用于撕咬肉类。