octopus
/ˈɒktəpəs/ · /ˈɑːktəpəs/
CEFR level B2Topic NatureWord #3881 in the learning path
章鱼
Definitions
n. a sea animal with a soft body and eight arms
章鱼
Example
An octopus squeezed through a narrow gap between rocks.
一只章鱼从岩石间狭窄的缝隙挤了过去。
Research into octopus behaviour has revealed remarkable learning abilities, challenging traditional assumptions about intelligence in marine animals.
对章鱼行为的研究揭示了其非凡的学习能力，挑战了有关海洋动物智力的传统假设。
Collocations
- octopus arms
- octopus behaviour
- a giant octopus
Usage tip
常用复数是octopuses；腕通常称arms。
FAQ
- What does octopus mean?
- a sea animal with a soft body and eight arms
- How is octopus pronounced?
- UK /ˈɒktəpəs/, US /ˈɑːktəpəs/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
