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Title Amphibious
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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
am·phib·i·ous
 \\am-ˈfi-bē-əs\\ adjective
 ETYMOLOGY  Greek amphibios, literally, living a double life, from amphi- + bios mode of life — more at 
quick
 DATE  1643
1. combining two characteristics
2.
  a. relating to or adapted for both land and water
      amphibious vehicles
  b. executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion
      an amphibious landing
   also : trained or organized for such action
      amphibious forces
3. able to live both on land and in water
    amphibious plants
• am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb
• am·phib·i·ous·ness noun
English Etymology
amphibious
  1640s, from Gk. amphibios (see amphibian). Of motor vehicles, from 1915.
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7
amphibious
am·phibi·ous Am5fibiEs / adjective1. able to live both on land and in water
   (生物)水陆两栖的
2. (of military operations 军事行动) involving soldiers landing at a place from the sea
   两栖作战的;登陆的
3. suitable for use on land or water
   水陆两用的:
   amphibious vehicles 
   水陆两用车辆 
Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged
am·phib·i·ous
\(ˈ)am|fibēəs, -aam-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek amphibios leading a double life, amphibious, from amphi- + bios life — more at 
quick

1. : able to live both on land and in water
 < frogs, crocodiles and beavers are amphibious >
 amphibious plants >
2. 
 a. : belonging to, adapted for, or consisting of both land and water
  < the amphibious character of an island people >
  amphibious activities in a lakeside village >
  < an amphibious swampy country >
 b. 
  (1) : executed by coordinated action of land, sea, and air forces organized for invasion from the sea, usually employing warships, assault boats, landing barges, assault troops, aircraft carriers, and covering aircraft
  (2) : trained or organized for participation in such action
   < skill in amphibious warfare >
   < an amphibious corps >
3. : having or combining two lives, positions, or qualities
 < an amphibious existence, both mental and physical >
• am·phib·i·ous·ly adverb
• am·phib·i·ous·ness noun -es

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