flatfish

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A noun referring to any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side; also refers to the sweet lean whitish flesh of such fish, usually served as thin fillets.

• 🇨🇳指鲽形目鱼类，身体扁平，两眼位于身体朝上的一侧，平贴在海底游动；也指这种鱼淡而无味的白色鱼肉，通常切成薄鱼片食用。

1. Edible fish meat B1 formal culinary

   The lean, white, and mild-flavored flesh of flatfish, often prepared as thin fillets.

   • The chef pan-seared the flatfish fillet with lemon butter.
   • Flatfish is a popular choice for fish and chips.
   • She ordered grilled flatfish with a side of vegetables.

   🇨🇳鲽鱼肉

2. Marine animal B2 formal scientific

   Any of several families of fish with a flattened, asymmetrical body that lies on one side on the sea floor, with both eyes located on the upper side.

   • Flatfish like flounder and sole are bottom-dwellers.
   • The flatfish's camouflage helps it blend into the sandy ocean floor.
   • Young flatfish have eyes on both sides before they metamorphose.

   🇨🇳鲽形目鱼类

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• flatfish's possessive singular form