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endangered species

1. Literally, a species that is in danger of becoming extinct. Once an endangered species, these majestic creatures have made a great comeback with the help of preservation efforts.

2. By extension, something that is already very rare or could soon become rare. I worry that this type of work will soon be an endangered species if funding keeps getting cut.

the female of the species is more deadly than the male

proverb Women are dangerous. The phrase implies that women are more dangerous than men, likening them to animal species in which the female is more powerful or aggressive than the male. The phrase comes from Rudyard Kipling's 1911 poem, "The Female of the Species." Jane might look tiny, but she's a tough broad, and she brings that old saying to mind—the female of the species is more deadly than the male.

See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, species

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

female of the species is more deadly than the male

Prov. In many animal species, the female is poisonous and the male is not, and, by analogy, women are more dangerous than men. Bill: My old girlfriend's been threatening me ever since I broke up with her, but she's too small and weak to do me any harm. Fred: I'd be careful if I were you. The female of the species is more deadly than the male.

See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, species

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

endangered species

A group threatened with extinction or destruction. For example, Workers willing to put in overtime without extra pay are an endangered species, or With the new budget cuts, public television has become an endangered species. This expression, originally referring to species of plants or animals in danger of dying out, began in the 1980s to be extended to anything or anyone becoming rare.

an endangered species

If you describe something as an endangered species, you mean that there are not many of them left. Business class is in danger of becoming an endangered species, except on long flights. Bassoons, oboes and the big brass instruments are endangered species because children do not want to play them. Note: This expression comes from the literal meaning of a plant or animal that is likely to die out soon.

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释义	species endangered species 1. Literally, a species that is in danger of becoming extinct. Once an endangered species, these majestic creatures have made a great comeback with the help of preservation efforts. 2. By extension, something that is already very rare or could soon become rare. I worry that this type of work will soon be an endangered species if funding keeps getting cut. See also: endanger, species the female of the species is more deadly than the male proverb Women are dangerous. The phrase implies that women are more dangerous than men, likening them to animal species in which the female is more powerful or aggressive than the male. The phrase comes from Rudyard Kipling's 1911 poem, "The Female of the Species." Jane might look tiny, but she's a tough broad, and she brings that old saying to mind—the female of the species is more deadly than the male. See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, species Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. female of the species is more deadly than the male Prov. In many animal species, the female is poisonous and the male is not, and, by analogy, women are more dangerous than men. Bill: My old girlfriend's been threatening me ever since I broke up with her, but she's too small and weak to do me any harm. Fred: I'd be careful if I were you. The female of the species is more deadly than the male. See also: deadly, female, male, more, of, species McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. endangered species A group threatened with extinction or destruction. For example, Workers willing to put in overtime without extra pay are an endangered species, or With the new budget cuts, public television has become an endangered species. This expression, originally referring to species of plants or animals in danger of dying out, began in the 1980s to be extended to anything or anyone becoming rare. See also: endanger, species The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. an endangered species If you describe something as an endangered species, you mean that there are not many of them left. Business class is in danger of becoming an endangered species, except on long flights. Bassoons, oboes and the big brass instruments are endangered species because children do not want to play them. Note: This expression comes from the literal meaning of a plant or animal that is likely to die out soon. See also: endanger, species Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. See also: an endangered species endanger endangered species survival survival of the fittest (the) survival of the fittest cohabit cohabit with cohabit with (someone or something) die out References in periodicals archive Some new hybrid species arise with an increase in the number of chromosomes. New butterfly: high-alpine species from low-life parents Here, ENM (or something akin to it) is used to investigate landscapes for areas that meet the ecologic requirements of the species. The result is an interpolation between known sampling locations informed by observed associations between the species and environmental characteristics. Ecologic niche modeling and spatial patterns of disease transmission Fisher hopes that by documenting all of the unique ant species in Madagascar, he can help to save the country's rapidly disappearing forests. Adventures of the ant man: a biologist risks life and limb searching for ants Even though bald eagles are making a strong return, some scientists aren't sure that these birds should be removed from the endangered species list anytime soon. Bald eagles forever "New species are forming [here] as they adapt to the environment around them." Paradise found: scientists discover new frogs and butterflies--even a tree kangaroo--in Asia's most isolated rain forests This fine monograph is not just a tour de force by the authors but also an honour to Canadian palaeontology itself: out of the 32 new species fully 23 are named for Canadian palaeontologists and geologists (including field assistants). Early Silurian Trilobites of Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada The three species include two high molecular weight species (H. Biotechnological development of domestic rubber producing crops The debate over changing species composition is in its infancy. Climate change bad news for boreal forest Kokia cookei isn't Robinson's only endangered species success story. Hawaii's rare breeds: after decades of solitary effort to save Hawaii's rarest plants, one man halts his efforts in response to government-environmentalist attacks private property rights Only a small fraction of the world's plant species has been studied in detail but as many as half are threatened with extinction. The sixth great extinction: a status report Tree-climbing rats feast on bird eggs, and further damage is done by feral cats, pigs, goats, dogs and mongooses--all introduced species. The islands' biggest native mammal is the hoary bat. Last stand for Hawaiian birds * Introduced tree species have been brought into the United States. Nomination a champ Recent comparative sequencing and analysis of 10 genes in 13 vertebrate species has found hundreds of identical and potentially functional sequences in stretches of the genome that scientists once referred to as "junk,' DNA. Sequencing a zoo Some wood species have fiber properties that provide particular values in finished products, and contamination with other species reduces their value. Single-species pulping: simply superior? Several clear advantages show why more mills are adopting this 'singular sensation.'
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