(adj) operating or living on land and in water, Ant.aquatic, terrestrial, Example: amphibious vehicles; amphibious operations; amphibious troops; frogs are amphibious animals
(n) a military action of coordinated land, sea, and air forces organized for an invasion, Example: MacArthur staged a massive amphibious landing behind enemy lines
a. [ Gr. 'amfi`bios living a double life, i. e., both on land in water; 'amfi` + bi`os life. ] 1. Having the ability to live both on land and in water, as frogs, crocodiles, beavers, and some plants. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Pertaining to, adapted for, or connected with, both land and water. [ 1913 Webster ]
The amphibious character of the Greeks was already determined: they were to be lords of land and sea. Hare. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Of a mixed nature; partaking of two natures. [ 1913 Webster ]
Not in free and common socage, but in this amphibious subordinate class of villein socage. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
แสดงได้ทั้งความหมายของคำเดี่ยว และคำผสม ได้อย่างถูกต้อง
เช่น Secretary of State=รัฐมนตรีต่างประเทศของสหรัฐฯ (ในภาพตัวอย่าง),
High school=โรงเรียนมัธยมปลาย
