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词汇 Homo erectus
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Definition of Homo erectus in English:

Homo erectus

noun ˌhəʊməʊ ɪˈrɛktəs
  • An extinct hominid that is believed to have spread from Africa to Europe and Asia about 2 million years ago and appears to have survived in Asia to at least 150,000 years ago. Compare "Java", "Peking man", "Solo". Also in extended use: man as a biped.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Popular Science Monthly. From scientific Latin Homo erectus, species name from Homo, genus name + erectus, specific name, specific use of classical Latin ērectus, so called on account of its upright (fully bipedal) posture. Compare earlier Pithecanthropus.

Definition of Homo erectus in US English:

Homo erectus

nounˌhəʊməʊ ɪˈrɛktəs
  • An extinct hominid that is believed to have spread from Africa to Europe and Asia about 2 million years ago and appears to have survived in Asia to at least 150,000 years ago. Compare "Java", "Peking man", "Solo". Also in extended use: man as a biped.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Popular Science Monthly. From scientific Latin Homo erectus, species name from Homo, genus name + erectus, specific name, specific use of classical Latin ērectus, so called on account of its upright (fully bipedal) posture. Compare earlier Pithecanthropus.

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