barracuda
中文来自 ECDICT
- n.
- 梭子鱼
演变路径(由近及远)
- 英语
- 借自 ←西班牙语 barracuda
- 源自 ←sai-car
词源说明
First attested in the 1670s, from Latin American Spanish barracuda, perhaps from a Cariban word. Doublet of barracouta.
释义(英文)
名词 Noun
- Any large marine fish of the genus Sphyraena that have elongated bodies, a projecting lower jaw, displaying prominent fang-shaped teeth, and are aggressive predators.
- (figuratively) One who uses harsh or predatory means to compete.
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