bat
/bɑːt/Loanword from English bat
a flying mammal with wings
Dơi là động vật có cánh bay vào ban đêm.
Bats are flying animals that are active at night.
general
A nocturnal flying mammal with wings, typically having large eyes and echolocation abilities.
Dơi sử dụng siêu âm để định vị con mồi.
Bats use ultrasound to locate prey.
Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight.
Collocations
bay dơibat flightsinh thái dơibat ecology
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Scientific Context
In scientific literature, 'bat' is often used in Vietnamese texts to maintain consistency with English terminology.
Word Origin
From Old English 'bæt', possibly related to Proto-Germanic 'batiz' meaning 'flapper'.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'dơi' is the common term for bats, while 'bat' is sometimes used in scientific or technical contexts.
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