jellyfish
/ˈdʒelifɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #4889 in the learning path
水母
Definitions
n. a soft sea animal with hanging tentacles that can sting
水母
Example
A translucent jellyfish drifted past our boat this morning.
今天早上，一只半透明的水母从我们船边漂过。
Rising ocean temperatures may encourage jellyfish populations to grow, potentially disrupting marine ecosystems and coastal tourism.
海洋温度上升可能促使水母数量增加，进而扰乱海洋生态系统并影响沿海旅游业。
Collocations
- a jellyfish sting
- a swarm of jellyfish
- jellyfish populations
Usage tip
复数通常仍用 jellyfish；它不是鱼类。
FAQ
- What does jellyfish mean?
- a soft sea animal with hanging tentacles that can sting
- How is jellyfish pronounced?
- UK /ˈdʒelifɪʃ/, US /ˈdʒelifɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
