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electric eel

/ɪˈlɛktrɪk iːl/

翻译: 一种生活在南美洲淡水中的鱼类,能产生强大的电击来捕食和自卫;虽然名为“鳗”,但亲缘关系更接近鲶鱼。

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/ɪˈlɛktrɪk iːl/B1formalscientific
  • zh一种生活在南美洲淡水中的鱼类,能产生强大的电击来捕食和自卫;虽然名为“鳗”,但亲缘关系更接近鲶鱼。

A South American knifefish capable of generating powerful electric shocks to stun prey and defend itself, despite its name, it is more closely related to catfish than true eels.

  1. Shock-producing fishB2formal

    A type of fish found in South America that can generate powerful electric shocks to stun prey or defend itself.

    zh电鳗

    • The electric eel can produce a shock of up to 600 volts.
    • Scientists study the electric eel to understand bioelectricity.
    • An electric eel uses its electric organs to navigate murky waters.