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单词 marlin
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Definition of marlin in English:

marlin

noun ˈmɑːlɪnˈmɑrlən
  • A large edible billfish of warm seas, which is a highly prized game fish.

    枪鱼

    Genera Makaira and Tetrapterus, family Istiophoridae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The riskiest fish are large and predatory such as tuna, marlin and swordfish.
    • Although the crew reckoned it was a poor day, we still caught two good sailfish, a white marlin and a barracuda.
    • In turn, the squid is preyed upon by large fish such as marlin and swordfish, and it's a main staple of sperm whales.
    • Billfish fall into four groups, treated under marlin, sailfish, spearfish, and swordfish.
    • The blue marlin and its cousins, the white marlin, swordfish and sailfish, bring up the rear.

Origin

Early 20th century: from marlinspike (with reference to its pointed snout).

Rhymes

Carlin, call-in, marline, Stalin

Definition of marlin in US English:

marlin

nounˈmärlənˈmɑrlən
  • A large edible billfish of warm seas that is a highly prized game fish and typically reaches a great weight.

    枪鱼

    Genera Makaira and Tetrapterus, family Istiophoridae: several species, including the striped marlin (T. audax)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Although the crew reckoned it was a poor day, we still caught two good sailfish, a white marlin and a barracuda.
    • Billfish fall into four groups, treated under marlin, sailfish, spearfish, and swordfish.
    • The riskiest fish are large and predatory such as tuna, marlin and swordfish.
    • The blue marlin and its cousins, the white marlin, swordfish and sailfish, bring up the rear.
    • In turn, the squid is preyed upon by large fish such as marlin and swordfish, and it's a main staple of sperm whales.

Origin

Early 20th century: from marlinspike (with reference to its pointed snout).

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