Noun
/pɪˈliː.eɪ.tɪd ˈɡɪ.bən/
The term "pileated gibbon" refers to a medium-sized primate native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Specifically, these gibbons belong to the family Hylobatidae and are known for their distinctive pileated (crest-like) hair on their head, which gives them their name. They are recognized for their vocalizations, which can be quite loud, and their acrobatic skill in the trees.
Frequency of Use: The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation, thus its frequency of use is lower compared to more generalized terms like "monkey" or "ape." It tends to appear more in written contexts such as scientific literature, wildlife documentation, and conservation discussions rather than in informal spoken language.
Example Sentences:
- The pileated gibbon is known for its impressive swinging ability through the trees.
(Пилятивый гиббон известен своей впечатляющей способностью размахивать через деревья.)
Researchers studied the social behavior of the pileated gibbon to gain insights into their family structures.
(Исследователи изучали социальное поведение пилятивого гиббона, чтобы получить представление о их семейных структурах.)
Habitat loss poses a serious threat to the population of the pileated gibbon.
(Потеря среды обитания представляет собой серьезную угрозу для популяции пилятивого гиббона.)
While "pileated gibbon" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions, there are several related contexts within zoology and environmental discussions that can incorporate it. Below are idiomatic expressions that involve gibbons or primates in general:
(Качаясь по деревьям, как гиббон, — метафора для обозначения ловкости или проворности в действиях.)
Singing like a gibbon can describe someone who has a loud but perhaps not melodious voice.
(Петь, как гиббон, может описывать кого-то с громким, но, возможно, не мелодичным голосом.)
He climbed the corporate ladder like a gibbon swings through the canopy, with both grace and speed.
(Он поднялся по корпоративной лестнице, как гиббон качается по верхушкам деревьев, с грацией и скоростью.)
The pileated gibbon’s call echoed through the forest, reminding us of the wild beauty we must protect.
The word "pileated" comes from the Latin "pileatus," which means "having a cap," derived from "pileus" meaning "cap" or "hat." This refers to the distinctive crest of hair on the gibbon's head. "Gibbon" comes from the French word "gibbon," derived from an earlier variant of the Malay word "gibon."
Synonyms: - Hylobatidae (scientific family classification) - Ape (general classification of similar species)
Antonyms: - There are no direct antonyms for "pileated gibbon," as it is a specific species. However, in a broader sense, one could consider non-primate animals as opposites in terms of species classification.