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pollock

UK //ˈpɒlək//US //ˈpɑːlək//

词源

鱼名源自中古英语 'pollok',可能来自凯尔特语;姓氏Pollock源自苏格兰地名,意为'池塘'或'水坑'(poll)。

noun

❶ 指一种常见的食用鱼类,属于鳕科,主要生活在北大西洋海域。肉质白嫩,常用于制作鱼排或鱼饼。

“We had grilled pollock for dinner last night.”

(昨晚我们晚餐吃了烤鳕鱼。)

“Pollock is often used as a cheaper alternative to cod.”

(鳕鱼常被用作比真鳕更便宜的替代品。)

同义词:saithe, coalfish, Alaska pollock

noun

❶ 指美国抽象表现主义画家杰克逊·波洛克(Jackson Pollock),以其独特的滴画技法闻名。

“The museum is hosting a special exhibition of Pollock's works.”

(博物馆正在举办波洛克作品的特别展览。)

“Pollock's drip paintings revolutionized modern art.”

(波洛克的滴画作品革新了现代艺术。)

同义词:Jackson Pollock

常见短语

Pollock painting — 特指杰克逊·波洛克风格的抽象滴画作品,以随意泼洒颜料为特征。

“The gallery acquired an authentic Pollock painting for its collection.”

(画廊为其收藏获得了一幅真正的波洛克画作。)

Alaska pollock — 指主要分布在北太平洋的鳕鱼品种,是重要的商业捕捞鱼类。

“Alaska pollock is widely used in fish sticks and surimi products.”

(阿拉斯加鳕鱼广泛用于制作鱼条和鱼糜制品。)