
fin
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。)
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。)
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。)