English Dictionary

in the wild

prep_phrase

(usually of animals) Living and roaming freely in nature; not domesticated. / (figuratively) At large. / (figuratively) In written or spoken language use, especially by native speakers.

The lion roams freely in the wild.

意味（1）

(usually of animals) Living and roaming freely in nature; not domesticated.

But during its lifetime, a single macaw left in the wild might yield more than 16 times as much in tourist income.

意味（2）

(figuratively) At large.

A new, deadly type of virus has been detected in the wild.

意味（3）

(figuratively) In written or spoken language use, especially by native speakers.

This word is very rare; it may be difficult to find usages of it in the wild.

意味（4）

(figuratively) By coincidence in the course of everyday life.

I'd seen this stock photo in memes a hundred times, but yesterday I saw it in the wild, illustrating a magazine article.