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fin

UK /fɪn/US /fɪn/

词源

源自古英语 finn,源自原始日耳曼语 *finnō,可能与拉丁语 pinna(羽毛、翼)同源。

noun

❶ 鱼类或其他水生动物身体上的鳍状结构,用于游动和保持平衡。也指人造的类似结构,如潜水装备或飞机上的小翼。

“The shark's dorsal fin cut through the water.”

(鲨鱼的背鳍划破水面。)

“He adjusted the fins on his scuba gear before diving.”

(潜水前他调整了水肺装备上的脚蹼。)

❶ 指汽车或摩托车上突出的装饰性或功能性部件,如尾翼。

“The classic car had distinctive tail fins.”

(那辆老式汽车有独特的尾翼。)

“He added a fin to his motorcycle for a sportier look.”

(他在摩托车上加了个尾翼,让它看起来更运动。)

同义词:flipper, wing, blade

verb

❶ 指像鱼鳍一样摆动或移动,通常用于描述游泳动作。

“She finned gently through the coral reef.”

(她轻轻摆动着脚蹼游过珊瑚礁。)

“The diver finned downward to explore the wreck.”

(潜水员摆动脚蹼向下探索沉船。)

同义词:paddle, swim

常见短语

fin up — 潜水术语,指穿戴好脚蹼准备下水。

“The divers were told to fin up before entering the water.”

(潜水员被告知在入水前要穿好脚蹼。)

shark fin — 特指鲨鱼的鳍,尤其指被用作食材的鱼翅。

“Shark fin soup is a controversial delicacy in some cultures.”

(鱼翅汤在某些文化中是有争议的美味。)