devilfish

• 名词，指几种海洋动物，包括北太平洋一种中等体型的灰黑色鲸、一种身体柔软呈椭圆形并有八条长腕的底栖头足类动物，以及一种体型极大、以浮游生物和小鱼为食的热带远洋鳐鱼。

A noun referring to any of several marine animals, including a medium-sized greyish-black whale of the northern Pacific, a bottom-living cephalopod with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles, or an extremely large pelagic tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fishes.

1. Gray whaleC1formalscientific

   A medium-sized whale with a greyish-black color, found in the northern Pacific Ocean.

   灰鲸

   • The devilfish, also known as the gray whale, migrates along the Pacific coast.
   • Researchers tracked the devilfish population in the Bering Sea.
   • The devilfish is known for its distinctive mottled grey skin.

   同义词gray whalegrey whale

2. OctopusB2informalscientific

   A bottom-dwelling sea creature with a soft oval body and eight long tentacles.

   章鱼

   • The devilfish used its tentacles to capture prey on the ocean floor.
   • Local fishermen often call the octopus a devilfish due to its appearance.
   • A devilfish can change color to blend in with its surroundings.

   同义词octopus

3. Manta rayC1formalscientific

   An extremely large tropical ray that feeds on plankton and small fish; usually harmless but dangerous if harpooned.

   蝠鲼

   • The devilfish glided gracefully through the warm ocean waters.
   • Divers often swim alongside the gentle devilfish without fear.
   • A harpooned devilfish can become dangerous due to its size and strength.

   同义词mantamanta ray