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salmon

/ˈsæmən/

CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2277 in the learning path

鲑鱼;三文鱼;其鱼肉

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Definitions

n. a fish with pink flesh, or its flesh as food

鲑鱼;三文鱼;其鱼肉

adj. having a pink colour with a slight orange shade

鲑肉粉红色的

Example

We watched a salmon leap up the rocky stream.

我们看着一条鲑鱼在多石的溪流中跃向上游。

Dams can disrupt salmon migration, so river management should consider both energy production and wildlife protection.

水坝可能阻碍鲑鱼洄游,因此河流管理应兼顾能源生产与野生动物保护。

Collocations

  • smoked salmon
  • wild salmon
  • salmon fillet
  • salmon migration

Usage tip

l不发音;指鱼时单复数同形,指鱼肉时不可数。

FAQ

What does salmon mean?
a fish with pink flesh, or its flesh as food having a pink colour with a slight orange shade
How is salmon pronounced?
UK /ˈsæmən/, US /ˈsæmən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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