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dolphin

UK //ˈdɒlfɪn//US //ˈdɑːlfɪn//

词源

源自希腊语 'delphis',意为 '海豚',后通过拉丁语 'delphinus' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 海豚,一种生活在海洋中的哺乳动物,以其聪明和友善著称,通常有流线型的身体和突出的吻部。

“We saw a group of dolphins swimming near our boat.”

(我们看到一群海豚在我们的船附近游动。)

“Dolphins are known for their intelligence and playful behavior.”

(海豚以其聪明和爱玩的行为而闻名。)

同义词:porpoise, marine mammal, cetacean

常见短语

dolphin-friendly — 指产品或行为不会对海豚造成伤害,常用于环保或渔业标签。

“This tuna is labeled as dolphin-friendly.”

(这种金枪鱼被标记为对海豚无害。)